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$309+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Gainesville (GNV)

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — GNV
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/135:30 amORD - GNV
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sat 1/106:27 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/29$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/135:00 amORD - GNV
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/106:35 amGNV - ORD
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/256:45 amORD - GNV
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Tue 12/27:04 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/29$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/236:45 amORD - GNV
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Thu 11/271:37 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/28$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/44:45 pmORD - GNV
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/118:00 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/154:28 pmMDW - GNV
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Tue 11/257:04 pmGNV - MDW
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/30$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/154:26 pmORD - GNV
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Tue 11/251:37 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/30$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amMLI - GNV
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Mon 12/226:55 pmGNV - MLI
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/28$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/225:30 amORD - GNV
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Tue 12/3012:00 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/29$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/241:22 pmORD - GNV
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Tue 12/306:55 pmGNV - ORD
2 stops15h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/29$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - GNV
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Tue 12/306:00 amGNV - MDW
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/29$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/204:00 pmORD - GNV
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Tue 12/3012:00 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/29$434

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Gainesville

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$309
(Delta)

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June

Average price

$430
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Gainesville 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Gainesville that are best for you.

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ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

9:49 am-2:56 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/10

10:11 am-1:41 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$329

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/10

6:35 am-1:16 pm

2 stops7h 41m

$334

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 3/18

4:59 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

8:20 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 12/2

6:45 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 27m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

6:45 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 12/2

7:04 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

1:22 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

6:45 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Gainesville Regional

Thu 11/27

1:37 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$388

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

4:26 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 11/25

1:37 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$421

MolineGainesville

MLI - GNV

MLIGNV

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 12/22

6:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$427

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

5:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 12/27

6:55 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 07m

$427

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville (average of $65). Flying from Illinois to Gainesville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 GNV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Gainesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Gainesville in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

    For a flight from Illinois to Gainesville, you will be flying into Gainesville Regional. Gainesville Regional (GNV) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Gainesville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Gainesville in 4h 07m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Illinois and Gainesville are separated by a distance of 905 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 Gainesville?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville (average of $65). Flying from Illinois to Gainesville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Gainesville. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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