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$374+ Cheap flights from Brainerd (BRD) 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BRD — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$618
(Delta)

One-way from

$374
(Delta)
From Brainerd Crow Wing County to Illinois
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One-way flight from Brainerd Crow Wing County to Illinois
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:20 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop3h 17mDelta
Sun 6/296:00 amORD - BRD
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1910:57 amBRD - MDW
2 stops7h 44mDelta
Fri 6/201:47 pmMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,525

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

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Brainerd

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrainerdChicago

BRD - ORD

BRDORD

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Wed 6/25

6:20 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop3h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/29

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$618

BrainerdChicago

BRD - MDW

BRDMDW

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Fri 6/27

10:57 am-6:41 pm

2 stops7h 44m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/1

9:24 am-5:43 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$1,879

BrainerdChicago

BRD - ORD

BRDORD

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 7/13

6:08 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$374

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Deals found on 6/9

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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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    Located just 4.1 mi from the city center, Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Brainerd.

  • What are the most popular routes from Brainerd to Illinois?

    Most travelers choose Brainerd Crow Wing County - Bloomington-Normal, Brainerd Crow Wing County - Moline Quad-City or Brainerd Crow Wing County - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from Brainerd to Illinois.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brainerd 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 Brainerd to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brainerd to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Brainerd 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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