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$120+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Illinois

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — ORD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bakersfield to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$381
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Illinois
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/84:31 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
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.
Tue 10/141:04 pmBFL - STL
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/237:31 amSTL - BFL
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$324
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.
Tue 9/306:00 amBFL - STL
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/48:00 amSTL - BFL
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$328
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.
Tue 9/301:06 pmBFL - STL
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/41:40 pmSTL - BFL
2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/301:20 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/43:08 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/241:04 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:30 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$343
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.
Sun 9/217:10 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/277:34 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 12/292:06 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:15 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/301:06 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:18 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$418
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.
Sat 9/2012:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/267:18 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$443
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.
Sat 9/201:20 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2611:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/241:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/269:30 pmORD - BFL
2 stops15h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$482

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Illinois that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/8

12:25 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 41m

$259

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 2/18

6:32 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/21

4:04 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$308

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/14

1:04 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/23

7:31 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$324

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$328

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/30

1:06 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/4

1:40 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$334

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/24

1:04 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

5:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$343

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 2/27

12:50 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

6:35 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 08m

$368

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/21

6:32 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Greater Peoria

Tue 2/24

12:30 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$374

BakersfieldMoline

BFL - MLI

BFLMLI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/3

6:32 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/7

3:46 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$408

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 12/29

2:06 pm-1:09 am

1 stop9h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

6:15 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$416

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 BFL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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

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 September 16, 2025.
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
8,924 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 6h 39m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bakersfield and Illinois is about 1728 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 - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Moline Quad-City or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Lambert-St Louis 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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