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$438+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Illinois

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RUH — ORD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$595
(oojo)

One-way from

$438
(SmartFares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$717
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Illinois
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:30 amRUH - ORD
1 stop17h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Fri 11/76:50 pmORD - RUH
1 stop23h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/15$595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:30 amRUH - ORD
1 stop17h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 11/156:50 pmORD - RUH
1 stop23h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/13$602
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:20 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/141:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$605
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:20 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 10/262:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$607
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:15 amRUH - ORD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/21:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$608
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:05 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop23h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/41:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$610
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:15 amRUH - ORD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/158:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$612
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Thu 10/3010:30 amRUH - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/61:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$630
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:35 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop18h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/91:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$634
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Wed 9/241:15 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/142:20 pmORD - RUH
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$711
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Sat 10/1110:15 amRUH - ORD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/292:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$714

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Illinois that are best for you.

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Riyadh

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

4:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

2:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 50m

$607

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/28

5:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 50m

$610

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/30

10:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

1:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

$630

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/28

4:25 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

3:07 pm-2:25 am

2 stops26h 18m

$711

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

1:15 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

6:20 pm-2:25 am

2 stops24h 05m

$711

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/18

4:25 am-7:55 am

1 stop36h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$760

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/31

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

4:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$769

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/1

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

6:22 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$770

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

11:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$770

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/31

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

1:08 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$770

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways from Riyadh to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Illinois?

    For a flight from Riyadh to Illinois, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to Illinois in 28h 49m. Fly via Etihad Airways, United Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Riyadh and Illinois is about 6974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$575Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$735Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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