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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Illinois from £489

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — ORD
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£489
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Cardiff to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Thu 8/507:55CWL - ORD
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/515:45ORD - CWL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£489
Thu 8/517:15CWL - ORD
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/510:31ORD - CWL
2 stops16h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/3£538
Thu 8/509:50CWL - MDW
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Thu 15/509:20MDW - CWL
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 26/3£573
Wed 28/509:50CWL - ORD
2 stops14h 47mDelta
Thu 5/610:31ORD - CWL
2 stops16h 44mDelta
Deal found 25/3£655
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - MDW
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1017:59MDW - CWL
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£788
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - MDW
2 stops17h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/1018:45MDW - CWL
2 stops16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£986
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - ORD
1 stop10h 50mKLM
Mon 13/1016:50ORD - CWL
1 stop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/3£1,025

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

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Cardiff

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

07:55-14:00

1 stop12h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

15:45-12:00

1 stop14h 15m

£489

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

17:15-14:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

10:31-09:15

2 stops16h 44m

£538

CardiffChicago

CWL - MDW

CWLMDW

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

09:50-18:45

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago Midway

Thu 15/5

09:20-09:15

2 stops17h 55m

£573

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Wed 28/5

09:50-18:37

2 stops14h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

10:31-09:15

2 stops16h 44m

£655

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Deals found on 26/3

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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 inches 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 27 March 2025.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Cardiff, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 9.1 mi from the center of Cardiff.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Illinois (average of £595). Flying from Cardiff to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 airline flying from Cardiff to Illinois

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KLMCheapest£640Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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