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$53+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Illinois

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CHI — ORD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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$79
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$53
(EaseMyTrip)

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$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$82 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:25 amORD - BRL
Nonstop1h 40mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 5/266:00 amBRL - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 4/30$79
This Southern / Mokulele deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southern / Mokulele is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:25 amORD - STL
1 stop11h 45mSouthern / Mokulele
Thu 6/55:15 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop14h 25mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 4/30$140
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/224:50 pmORD - DEC
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:55 pmDEC - ORD
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:20 amMDW - STL
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Sat 6/212:52 pmSTL - MDW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:03 pmORD - STL
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Wed 6/45:45 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/18:35 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/76:34 pmMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/268:35 amORD - PIA
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/306:00 amPIA - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:15 pmORD - STL
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/191:00 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:35 amMDW - STL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 5/257:00 amSTL - MDW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2411:47 amORD - STL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:30 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/245:55 pmMDW - STL
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amSTL - MDW
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/30$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/241:45 pmORD - STL
2 stops9h 41mDelta
Tue 5/275:40 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/30$242

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Illinois that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBurlington

ORD - BRL

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

8:25 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Burlington

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$79

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

8:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/3

12:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$140

ChicagoDecatur

ORD - DEC

ORDDEC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

4:50 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Decatur Arpt

Tue 6/3

6:55 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$149

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

6:20 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/21

2:52 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$161

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

5:03 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

5:45 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 51m

$162

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

8:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

6:34 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

ChicagoPeoria

ORD - PIA

ORDPIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

8:35 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Greater Peoria

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-7:07 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$179

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

4:15 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/19

1:00 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$190

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/21

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

8:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$217

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

11:47 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/25

7:30 am-8:49 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$218

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Illinois

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southern / Mokulele, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Illinois for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lambert-St Louis, Chicago Midway - Lambert-St Louis or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Evansville Dress Regional when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Illinois.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Illinois.

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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