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Flights to Illinois in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 August 2026.

Mon 7/920:30 -
2 stops34h 07m
Tue 15/906:00 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 8/8AED 2,784
Thu 3/906:30 -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 21/920:00 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 5/8AED 2,865
Mon 21/918:15 -
2 stops31h 44m
Mon 28/906:00 -
2 stops37h 35m
Deal found 7/8AED 2,901
Thu 22/1004:20 -
2 stops24h 52m
Sun 25/1015:47 -
2 stops19h 13m
Deal found 7/8AED 2,934
Fri 4/922:30 -
2 stops27h 36m
Fri 11/906:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 7/8AED 2,960
Tue 22/904:05 -
2 stops26h 32m
Tue 29/906:00 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 8/8AED 2,964
Sun 1/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Mon 23/1118:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,023
Mon 21/918:15 -
2 stops31h 44m
Thu 24/906:00 -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,026
Mon 5/1011:55 -
2 stops33h 40m
Sat 10/1015:40 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,048
Sun 1/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Mon 23/1115:45 -
2 stops22h 14m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,067
Sat 10/1016:20 -
2 stops30h 00m
Fri 16/1017:53 -
2 stops21h 17m
Deal found 9/8AED 3,089
Fri 11/904:20 -
2 stops24h 52m
Sat 26/914:01 -
2 stops20h 59m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,096

Find flight deals to Illinois

Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 9 August 2026.

Return from

AED 2,784

One-way from

AED 1,664

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 6,486
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 22m total
  • Dubai to Chicago
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Royal Jordanian
  • Royal Jordanian
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 50m total
  • Dubai to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 238 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/9

20:30-21:37

2 stops34h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

06:00-16:15

2 stops25h 15m

AED 2,784

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/9

22:30-17:06

2 stops27h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-19:30

2 stops28h 30m

AED 2,960

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/10

20:30-21:43

2 stops34h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

06:10-16:45

2 stops25h 35m

AED 3,103
Fastest return journey

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/11

01:50-12:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

18:50-22:25

1 stop17h 35m

AED 3,133

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/8

16:00-17:01

2 stops34h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

10:07-19:30

2 stops24h 23m

AED 3,225

DubaiSt. Louis

DXB Dubai Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

DXBSTL

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/2

10:00-23:58

2 stops23h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/2

14:54-07:40

2 stops30h 46m

AED 3,313

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/9

00:40-16:59

2 stops25h 19m

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

13:00-22:35

2 stops24h 35m

AED 4,194

DubaiSt. Louis

DXB Dubai Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

DXBSTL

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

10:00-23:59

2 stops23h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 27/4

21:35-07:35

1 stop25h 00m

AED 4,249

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/9

23:00-15:05

1 stop25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

19:20-21:25

1 stop17h 05m

AED 4,257

DubaiChicago

DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/9

23:00-15:05

1 stop25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

19:20-21:25

1 stop17h 05m

AED 4,264

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Illinois takes 22 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Illinois from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Illinois are United Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From AED 2,662
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 4,291
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 4,888
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From AED 2,754

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Illinois are Royal Jordanian, United Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 9 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,478 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,098 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQs about flying to Illinois

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost AED 578, while return flights cost around AED 1,336.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around AED 1,373, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,336.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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