How long is the flight from Cardiff to Illinois?

There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to Illinois in 27h. Fly via Air France to get the fastest option. The distance between Cardiff and Illinois is about 3831 mi.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to IL?

When flying from Cardiff to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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

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.

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Cardiff Wales

Wed 30/9

07:00-12:40

3 stops35h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£451

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Sat 24/10

07:30-11:40

3 stops58h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£471

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 5/10

22:10-14:00

1 stop21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£485

CardiffChicago

CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Sat 7/11

08:15-14:10

1 stop11h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

20:05-13:55

1 stop11h 50m

£552

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Sun 3/1

14:25-13:00

2 stops52h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£596

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 12/10

17:15-14:15

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

16:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£604

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 16/11

08:35-17:20

2 stops14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

18:30-17:00

3 stops16h 30m

£873

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 12/10

17:15-22:06

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

19:25-09:15

3 stops31h 50m

£983

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Illinois?
There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to Illinois in 27h. Fly via Air France to get the fastest option. The distance between Cardiff and Illinois is about 3831 mi.
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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Illinois.
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.

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