How long is the flight from Leeds to Illinois?

For as low as £579, 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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Cheapest in	December
Average price	£705

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LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 3/11

08:30-17:20

2 stops14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

18:30-15:15

2 stops14h 45m

£493

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 14/10

06:00-19:15

1 stop19h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

15:45-08:30

1 stop10h 45m

£514

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 24/11

08:30-13:10

2 stops34h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

08:45-15:15

2 stops24h 30m

£572

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 24/11

08:30-18:20

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

15:55-15:15

1 stop17h 20m

£579

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 22/10

17:25-14:15

1 stop26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

17:25-16:45

1 stop18h 20m

£586

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 14/10

06:30-16:47

2 stops16h 17m

Chicago Midway

Wed 21/10

13:27-09:30

2 stops14h 03m

£598

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 19/11

06:00-14:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

07:05-09:40

2 stops20h 35m

£606

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

06:00-15:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

16:25-09:40

1 stop11h 15m

£606

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 3/11

06:00-18:00

2 stops18h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/11

09:30-09:40

2 stops18h 10m

£607

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 31/10

06:00-15:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

17:29-16:45

2 stops17h 16m

£608

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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

1,575 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

1,575 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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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

1,777 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 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 £579, 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£512	Average£533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£580	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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