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$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs (COS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — COS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Colorado Springs

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Colorado Springs flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$181

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Colorado Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:00 amORD - COS
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Wed 10/2911:35 amCOS - ORD
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/65:17 amSTL - COS
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/85:45 amCOS - STL
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:25 amMDW - COS
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 10/295:30 pmCOS - MDW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/227:51 pmORD - COS
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/2912:54 pmCOS - ORD
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/229:40 amORD - COS
Nonstop2h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2512:05 pmCOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:15 pmORD - COS
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/105:15 amCOS - ORD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/235:15 amSTL - COS
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/2412:54 pmCOS - STL
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 12/610:06 amORD - COS
Nonstop3h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1012:36 pmCOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:45 amORD - COS
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Sat 10/256:00 amCOS - ORD
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/14$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amSTL - COS
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Sat 11/85:49 pmCOS - STL
2 stops13h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/14$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:59 amMDW - COS
2 stops8h 20mDelta
Wed 12/101:42 pmCOS - MDW
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/14$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/235:11 amSTL - COS
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:54 pmCOS - STL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$224

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs that are best for you.

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ChicagoColorado Springs

MDW - COS

MDWCOS

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/22

6:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 30m

Colorado Springs

Wed 10/29

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$177

ChicagoColorado Springs

ORD - COS

ORDCOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

9:45 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Colorado Springs

Mon 2/23

12:13 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$179

ChicagoColorado Springs

ORD - COS

ORDCOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

2:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Colorado Springs

Wed 10/29

11:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$182

ChicagoColorado Springs

ORD - COS

ORDCOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Colorado Springs

Wed 12/10

5:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$199

St. LouisColorado Springs

STL - COS

STLCOS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/23

5:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

Colorado Springs

Fri 10/24

12:54 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$205

St. LouisColorado Springs

STL - COS

STLCOS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Colorado Springs

Sat 11/8

5:49 pm-8:16 am

2 stops13h 27m

$222

ChicagoColorado Springs

MDW - COS

MDWCOS

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/6

9:59 am-5:19 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Colorado Springs

Wed 12/10

1:42 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$222

St. LouisColorado Springs

STL - COS

STLCOS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/23

5:11 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 36m

Colorado Springs

Mon 10/27

4:54 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$224

ChicagoColorado Springs

ORD - COS

ORDCOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

2:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Colorado Springs

Wed 12/10

5:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$229

ChicagoColorado Springs

MDW - COS

MDWCOS

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/15

5:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Colorado Springs

Tue 11/25

12:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop11h 50m

$234

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs (average of $316). Flying from Illinois to Colorado Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Colorado Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Colorado Springs

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Colorado Springs. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to COS are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Colorado Springs from Illinois, you will be flying to Colorado Springs, which is the city’s only airport. Colorado Springs (COS) is located 6.7 mi from the center of Colorado Springs.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Colorado Springs in 2h 45m. Fly via Southwest, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Illinois and Colorado Springs are separated by a distance of 908 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Colorado Springs?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Colorado Springs, Chicago Midway - Colorado Springs or Lambert-St Louis - Colorado Springs when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Colorado Springs.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Colorado Springs?

    Before booking your flight to Colorado Springs from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (71%), American Airlines (57%), SkyWest Airlines( 55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs is generally $292, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Colorado Springs), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Colorado Springs (average of $316). Flying from Illinois to Colorado Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Colorado Springs

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Colorado Springs. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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