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$443+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — ORD
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Fri 12/56:25 amRUH - ORD
2 stops20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:05 amORD - RUH
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$722
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Tue 12/94:30 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/61:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/28$774
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Thu 12/42:55 amRUH - ORD
2 stops24h 25mITA Airways
Wed 12/319:20 amORD - RUH
2 stops28h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 11/28$782
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Fri 12/511:55 pmRUH - ORD
3 stops24h 15mKLM
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - RUH
2 stops20h 19mKLM
Deal found 11/28$844
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:30 amRUH - ORD
2 stops27h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 1/612:02 pmORD - RUH
2 stops28h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/28$892
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Wed 12/32:55 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Thu 12/113:45 pmORD - RUH
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/28$923
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Mon 12/87:35 amRUH - ORD
2 stops43h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 12/158:35 pmORD - RUH
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/28$944
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Sun 12/141:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops22h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/223:50 pmORD - RUH
2 stops22h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/29$959

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riyadh to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated November 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$629
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$443
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$802
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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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RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/29

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

2:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/3

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/5

10:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 5/4

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

2:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/3

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/5

2:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/29

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/5

10:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/6

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/29

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$694

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/2

4:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$725

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/3

12:35 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

7:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$770

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $575). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $814). 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 29, 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
1,314 reviews

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,314 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,314 reviews

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,597 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,314 reviews

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,544 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,314 reviews

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.

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 26h 34m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Riyadh and Illinois is about 7228 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $575). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $814). 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 November 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$575Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$640Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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