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$298+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bakersfield (BFL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BFL
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/15:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 3/316:44 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:25 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 2/212:05 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:02 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 9/22:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/111:15 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 2/186:51 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:40 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:19 pm
ORD
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BFL
2 stops15h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 5/112:14 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/75:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:17 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 3/162:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
2 stops17h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$459

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ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/16

6:44 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 41m

$348

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 2/23

6:49 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 36m

$348

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/3

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/6

6:44 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 41m

$348

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/21

12:40 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$348

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

6:17 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/16

2:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 54m

$388

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 2/22

6:49 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 36m

$393

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:19 pm-10:46 am

2 stops15h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/11

2:14 pm-1:28 am

1 stop9h 14m

$433

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/11

7:02 pm-5:37 am

1 stop8h 35m

$473

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:15 pm-10:44 am

2 stops15h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/31

2:01 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 58m

$482

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Bakersfield

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Bakersfield?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bakersfield (average of $167). Flying from Illinois to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bakersfield from Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $348, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Illinois in 6h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1728 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bakersfield (average of $167). Flying from Illinois to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Bakersfield. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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