How long is the flight from Leeds to Illinois?

For as low as £629, British Airways can have you in Illinois from Leeds in 15h 50m. The distance from Leeds to Illinois is about 3820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 are the most popular routes from Leeds to Illinois?

While some choose either Leeds/Bradford - Chicago Midway or Leeds/Bradford - Lambert-St Louis, Leeds/Bradford - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Leeds to Illinois.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Leeds to Illinois as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to Illinois?

If you book a flight to Illinois from Leeds, you will be flying from Leeds/Bradford, which is the city’s only airport. Leeds/Bradford (LBA) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Leeds.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Leeds to Illinois?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds 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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Round-trip from	£512
One-way from	£446
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£698

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2 total stops
33h 45m total
Leeds to Illinois

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45h 55m total
Leeds to Illinois

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LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 3/10

07:20-19:15

1 stop17h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 9/10

08:05-19:15

1 stop17h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

21:00-17:35

1 stop14h 35m

£576

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

08:30-19:20

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

15:55-08:00

1 stop10h 05m

£629

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 6/11

20:35-14:10

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

15:55-15:15

1 stop17h 20m

£636

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 8/10

15:25-12:35

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/10

16:20-22:20

2 stops24h 00m

£647

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 8/10

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/10

22:30-20:35

2 stops16h 05m

£653

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 15/10

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

15:45-15:35

1 stop17h 50m

£681

LeedsSt. Louis

LBA Leeds/Bradford - STL Lambert-St Louis

LBASTL

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 7/10

06:30-21:23

2 stops20h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 14/10

12:28-09:30

2 stops15h 02m

£703

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 9/10

21:10-14:00

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

19:05-16:00

2 stops14h 55m

£725

LeedsSt. Louis

LBA Leeds/Bradford - STL Lambert-St Louis

LBASTL

Leeds/Bradford

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10:05-23:54

2 stops19h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

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14:38-16:50

2 stops20h 12m

£734

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Aer Lingus from Leeds to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,757 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,576 reviews

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Reviews

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 Leeds to Illinois?
If you book a flight to Illinois from Leeds, you will be flying from Leeds/Bradford, which is the city’s only airport. Leeds/Bradford (LBA) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Leeds.
How long is the flight from Leeds to Illinois?
For as low as £629, British Airways can have you in Illinois from Leeds in 15h 50m. The distance from Leeds to Illinois is about 3820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Leeds to Illinois?
While some choose either Leeds/Bradford - Chicago Midway or Leeds/Bradford - Lambert-St Louis, Leeds/Bradford - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Leeds to Illinois.
Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Illinois that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Leeds to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Leeds to Illinois?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Leeds to Illinois.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Leeds to Illinois?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds 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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KLM	Cheapest£507	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£574	Average£738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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