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$240+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Illinois

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — ORD
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois

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

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.
Sat 2/2812:56 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 3/42:45 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$240
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.
Sat 4/2512:54 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/54:06 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$298
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:02 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops11h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:27 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$304
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.
Fri 4/2412:54 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 5/24:15 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$323
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:49 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 3/85:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$323
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.
Wed 3/412:56 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 3/115:15 am
STL
-
BFL
2 stops8h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$329
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 2/125:05 am
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:25 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$339
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.
Tue 2/172:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 2/212:40 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$348
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.
Fri 5/112:30 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 5/28:46 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$368
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$368
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.
Fri 5/17:02 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops11h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:25 pm
STL
-
BFL
2 stops11h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$373
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.
Sat 4/257:02 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops11h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 5/22:12 pm
STL
-
BFL
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$379

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Illinois 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Illinois that are best for you.

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BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

12:56 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

2:45 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$240

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 3/5

6:49 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$323

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/24

12:54 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

8:46 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$323

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

12:56 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/11

6:51 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$323

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/25

5:05 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

10:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$329

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/6

6:49 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$348

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/17

2:05 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:40 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$348

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/6

7:02 pm-5:21 am

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

5:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 47m

$368

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/1

12:30 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/5

4:06 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$368

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/30

7:02 pm-8:24 am

2 stops11h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/5

12:27 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated February 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois. It is only a 4.7 mi journey to Meadows Field (BFL) from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bakersfield to Illinois in 5h 30m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bakersfield and Illinois is about 1590 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 Bakersfield to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to Illinois consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - Lambert-St Louis, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Moline Quad-City as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 Bakersfield to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Illinois. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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