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$232+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — ORD
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/219:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/306:56 amORD - GIG
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$509
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/256:56 amORD - GIG
1 stop14h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$560
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/29:50 amMDW - GIG
1 stop19h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/31$569
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:30 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop24h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/210:00 amORD - GIG
1 stop19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/31$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop26h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amORD - GIG
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$614
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:10 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 55mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/32:07 pmORD - GIG
1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$702
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:15 amGIG - MDW
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Tue 11/2512:47 pmMDW - GIG
2 stops17h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/1$714
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:05 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$720
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/307:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$727
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:15 amGIG - ORD
2 stops28h 26mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/97:05 amORD - GIG
2 stops24h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/31$736
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:45 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1810:24 amORD - GIG
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$738
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:15 amGIG - MDW
2 stops19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amMDW - GIG
2 stops37h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/2$778

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$509
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$232
(SmartFares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$666
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/21

9:55 am-12:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

6:56 am-4:00 am

1 stop18h 04m

$509

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/29

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 15m

$561

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop17h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

7:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

$561

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 26m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/29

5:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 50m

$573

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop17h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

2:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 30m

$573

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/30

5:10 am-1:24 am

1 stop22h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

8:35 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 55m

$602

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

1:45 am-1:46 pm

1 stop14h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

8:35 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 55m

$602

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/13

9:55 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop26h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$614

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

1:45 am-1:46 pm

1 stop14h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

8:35 am-8:00 am

1 stop21h 25m

$631

Rio de JaneiroChicago

SDU - ORD

SDUORD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/25

11:25 am-3:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

8:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$688

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois (average of $292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated November 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with GOL from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available

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  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois in 17h 10m. Fly via Copa Airlines, Delta, or LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois is about 5303 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $232. Users have also found prices from $254 and $259 on Copa Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois consider Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Chicago Midway or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois (average of $292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,190). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$586Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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