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$279+ Cheap flights from Southeast Europe 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — ORD
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$504
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Europe to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/52:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop13h 25m
LOT
Wed 2/189:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop19h 50m
LOT
Deal found 1/11$504
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/88:20 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop19h 40m
LOT
Sat 2/219:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop17h 20m
LOT
Deal found 1/11$505
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:20 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop19h 40m
LOT
Thu 3/59:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop11h 45m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$506
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 2/56:00 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
LOT
Fri 2/209:55 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop11h 40m
LOT
Deal found 1/10$514
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:20 am
OTP
-
ORD
2 stops19h 35m
LOT
Thu 2/269:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop11h 45m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$523
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/66:00 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
LOT
Mon 2/99:55 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop31h 20m
LOT
Deal found 1/10$544
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Wed 2/2512:45 pm
ZAG
-
ORD
1 stop14h 15m
LOT
Wed 3/49:55 pm
ORD
-
ZAG
1 stop31h 10m
LOT
Deal found 1/11$564
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/56:00 pm
ZAG
-
ORD
1 stop33h 00m
LOT
Wed 2/189:55 pm
ORD
-
ZAG
1 stop12h 25m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$566
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:30 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop33h 20m
LOT
Tue 4/219:50 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop20h 00m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$567
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Wed 2/251:55 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop14h 05m
LOT
Wed 3/49:55 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop11h 25m
LOT
Deal found 1/11$572
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:30 am
TIA
-
ORD
2 stops35h 50m
British Airways
Sat 6/63:01 pm
ORD
-
TIA
2 stops25h 04m
British Airways
Deal found 1/11$572
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:45 am
TIA
-
ORD
1 stop14h 10m
British Airways
Sun 6/75:34 pm
ORD
-
TIA
2 stops22h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 1/11$574

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Europe to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Europe to Illinois that are best for you.

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Southeast Europe

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cluj NapocaChicago

CLJ - ORD

CLJORD

Cluj Napoca

Thu 2/5

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

9:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$514

Cluj NapocaChicago

CLJ - ORD

CLJORD

Cluj Napoca

Fri 2/6

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$544

ZagrebChicago

ZAG - ORD

ZAGORD

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Wed 2/25

12:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$564

ZagrebChicago

ZAG - ORD

ZAGORD

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 4/16

12:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

9:50 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$566

ZagrebChicago

ZAG - ORD

ZAGORD

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 2/5

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$566

TiranaChicago

TIA - ORD

TIAORD

Tirana Rinas

Tue 4/21

8:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

5:34 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$572

TiranaChicago

TIA - ORD

TIAORD

Tirana Rinas

Tue 4/21

8:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

5:34 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$572

TiranaChicago

TIA - ORD

TIAORD

Tirana Rinas

Tue 4/21

1:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

5:17 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$574

TiranaChicago

TIA - ORD

TIAORD

Tirana Rinas

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$574

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/28

7:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

4:35 pm-11:00 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$589

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to Illinois

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Illinois (average of $329). Flying from Southeast Europe to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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 January 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, LOT, and United Airlines from Southeast Europe to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
LOT
7.5
Good
1,168 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,153 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,709 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
890 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Europe to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Southeast Europe to Illinois?

    Airlines like LOT, British Airways, and Iberia fly from Southeast Europe to Illinois in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 50m. There are 5446 mi between Southeast Europe and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Southeast Europe to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Serbia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $237. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Southeast Europe to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Europe to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Illinois (average of $329). Flying from Southeast Europe to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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 10 airlines flying from Southeast Europe to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Europe 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$485Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$492Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$493Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$502Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$502Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$511Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$532Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$562Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$565Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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