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$302+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — ORD
Jul 29 — Aug 51
Wed 7/29
Wed 8/5
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 June 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/2312:45 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/299:40 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:05 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 10/205:10 am
STL
-
BFL
2 stops8h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 7/244:24 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 8/58:00 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/3012:14 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 8/51:59 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/244:24 pm
BFL
-
STL
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 8/68:00 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 10/267:38 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 11/15:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/244:24 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Fri 7/313:49 pm
ORD
-
BFL
2 stops8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/59:39 am
BFL
-
ORD
2 stops8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
2 stops8h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/255:10 am
BFL
-
STL
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:40 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/2911:30 am
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 9/14:20 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 8/79:39 am
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 8/105:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/41:53 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 7/146:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$406

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$302
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Popular in

August

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October

Average price

$428
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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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/23

12:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

9:40 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$302
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/22

8:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$320

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/30

12:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

1:59 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$320

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/24

4:24 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/6

8:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$338

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/31

12:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

5:00 am-9:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$338

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/25

5:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

4:40 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$402

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$402

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/3

12:40 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$435

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-10:43 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Greater Peoria

Tue 9/1

8:45 am-5:54 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$449

BakersfieldMoline

BFL - MLI

BFLMLI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/1

5:40 am-5:54 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$449

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Bakersfield with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $129). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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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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 June 29, 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
9,894 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
9,894 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,894 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
7.1
Good
11,768 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,894 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Illinois. 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 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 7h 40m. 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 - Lambert-St Louis 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $129). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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