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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madrid

Flights from Illinois to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Illinois to Europe 
TiffanyFlew with Scandinavian Airlines-Oct 2026
Very easy redeye flight flying Chicago to Copenhagen. Quick check in quick boarding and easy entry to Denmark. Be aware that Chicago has many security precautions and will take quite a bit of time.
JKFlew with American Airlines-Sep 2026
Ask ahead of time, if the aircraft can provide AC and/or oxygen to passengers after boarding.
LaurieFlew with United Airlines-Oct 2026
Avoid Brussels if you don’t have an EU passport. Clearing Customs takes a minimum of 1.5 hours and up 3 hours so connecting is a nightmare.
MarkFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2026
Order your choice of food in advance on the website. Take snacks as supplement as onboard food is inadequate
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Make sure your flight has more than three hours as layover if you’re connecting to another flight.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Mar 2026
Take early morning flights to adjust to weather-related delays.
ZacharyFlew with Scandinavian Airlines-Nov 2025
Buy out a row so you have room to sleep.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jun 2025
Get a wheel chair if you have difficulty walking
JoeFlew with Iberia-Apr 2025
Get there early. Nice airport options while you wait.
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia-May 2025
Get to the airport early so you’re relaxed. Con yourself into believing it’s bedtime and try to sleep so that you can keep going all day when you get there. If you can afford more comfy seats it might be worth it - though I always have the cheap ones so I can’t say for sure. Try very hard not to. sit in the middle. I’m small and the guy next to me played games all night and didn’t care that he continually ( with every move) jabbed me with his arm. This was my first flight with Cheap Flights and it was far less convenient than other times I’ve flown overseas.
TFlew with Scandinavian Airlines-Jan 2025
Don’t forget you can pinch and slide the headrest up and down for maximum sleeping comfort.
DinaFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2025
Anticipate delays, prepare for long walks through Heathrow to baggage claim or for connections.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS-Sep 2024
Bring a neck pillow and a heavy sweater bc it does get cold. I used the blanket for my legs. Also: get a seat in the aisle.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
Verified travelerFlew with Austrian Airlines-Oct 2024
This Austrian 787-9 plane has very uncomfortable seats. Extremely tight space in economy class. If you can, upgrade to premium economy. Do not select seats close to the restrooms. The plane only has two restrooms center cabin and there’s always a line of people waiting to use the restrooms.
RuthFlew with United Airlines-Oct 2024
Facial recognition seemed to slow boarding down, not speed it up. Why don’t airlines board from the back to the front? That would certainly speed things up!
MikeFlew with British Airways-Jun 2024
Make sure you check the plane type and economy seating space.
FreddieFlew with Icelandair-May 2024
If you’re in business class board first to avoid queuing
EFlew with SWISS-May 2024
Difficult finding the international terminal in Chicago and have to take a long bus ride to get there, so you need lots of time. Immigration in Zurich was really slow. I had to skip to the front and still barely made my connection.
KariFlew with British Airways-May 2024
Always check to confirm your assistance is in system. No wheelchair waiting for me in London. Had no clue about airport or how to get around. Got lost easy
AaronFlew with American Airlines-Dec 2023
Find a flight where you are allowed to choose your seats before the day of boarding for anything international.

FAQs for booking flights from Illinois to Europe

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Illinois to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Illinois to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Illinois to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Illinois to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Europe?

    Illinois and Europe are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (252 flights per week), Lufthansa (227 flights per week), and Air Canada (219 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Europe?

    There are 619 airports in Europe. The busiest airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 6% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), with an average flight price of $448.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $921. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,140 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,003 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,059.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

    The cheapest ticket to Europe from Illinois found in the last 5 days was to Copenhagen, at $474 round-trip. The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Copenhagen (CPH) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $474.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Europe?

    The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to Europe is February, when tickets cost $431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $714 and $648 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Europe?

    To get a below average price on the flight from Illinois to Europe, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Europe?

    From Illinois, there are direct flights to Europe from 1 city. This city is Chicago and there are 2,057 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Europe are there each day?

    There are around 294 direct flights from within Illinois to Europe every day. Most flights (55%) depart in the evening.

  • How many direct flights to Europe are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2,057 direct flights from within Illinois to Europe. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Europe?

    An average nonstop flight from Illinois to Europe takes 10h 38m, covering a distance of 4424 miles. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) with an average flight time of 6h 05m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Europe each week?

    Each week, there are 2,013 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 44 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to Europe. There aren't any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Europe?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (28% of total searches to Europe). The next most popular destinations are Paris (15%) and Dublin (8%). Searches for flights to Rome (7%), to Warsaw (7%) and to Madrid (6%) are also popular.

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