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$109+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Illinois

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BFL — ORD
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bakersfield Meadows Field-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Illinois
One-way flight from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Illinois
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/237:24 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/293:18 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/169:35 amBFL - STL
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/197:33 amSTL - BFL
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/17$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/512:43 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:15 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 6/66:15 amBFL - STL
3 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:09 amSTL - BFL
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/16$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/147:24 pmBFL - PIA
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/178:00 amPIA - BFL
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/145:00 amBFL - BMI
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/173:40 pmBMI - BFL
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/146:18 amBFL - SPI
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1711:16 amSPI - BFL
2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/146:15 amBFL - PIA
3 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/172:22 pmPIA - BFL
2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$848

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Bakersfield

Fly to

Illinois

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Return

Price

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/23

7:24 pm-5:17 am

1 stop7h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

3:18 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$218

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/16

9:35 am-9:24 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/19

7:33 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 25m

$279

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/5

12:43 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

$328

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/6

6:15 am-10:45 pm

3 stops14h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

6:09 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$472

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/14

7:24 pm-10:54 am

2 stops13h 30m

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/17

8:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$500

BakersfieldBloomington

BFL - BMI

BFLBMI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/14

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 3/17

3:40 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$648

BakersfieldSpringfield

BFL - SPI

BFLSPI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/14

6:18 am-6:07 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Springfield Capital

Mon 3/17

11:16 am-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$719

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/14

6:15 am-9:39 pm

3 stops13h 24m

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/17

2:22 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$848

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/26

5:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$109

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/25

5:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$154

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Travel insights for flights 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 February 18, 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to Illinois, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. 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.

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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!

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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!

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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.

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  • 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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