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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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — ORD
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
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 May 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 10/282:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 10/317:15 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 6/1712:40 pm
BFL
-
ORD
2 stops9h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/2012:40 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 6/255:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/124:43 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 6/195:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/34:42 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 6/105:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/212:15 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 6/98:00 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/289:37 am
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 5/303:22 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 5/2912:15 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:03 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 10/192:03 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 10/256:25 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/2712:15 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 5/315:18 pm
STL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/912:40 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops9h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 6/158:00 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/1812:40 pm
BFL
-
STL
2 stops9h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 6/268:00 am
STL
-
BFL
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$432

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 May 16, 2026.
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BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/20

12:40 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

5:00 am-8:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$331

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/3

4:42 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

$372

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/23

1:53 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

6:13 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 38m

$407

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/10

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/14

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$427

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

7:02 pm-5:37 am

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

2:59 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$429

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/18

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/26

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$432

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/18

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/25

5:29 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$437

BakersfieldMoline

BFL - MLI

BFLMLI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/27

12:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/3

11:09 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$445

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/29

1:53 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

6:13 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 38m

$454

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/27

1:53 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

6:13 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 38m

$455

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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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 May 16, 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
9,727 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,727 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,727 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,727 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 06m. 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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