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$69+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Illinois

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CVG — ORD
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:53 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Wed 4/228:23 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:46 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop22h 50m
Frontier
Fri 5/85:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop17h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:00 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 4/138:20 pm
CVG
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/1412:50 pm
MDW
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 4/137:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 4/148:57 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop13h 09m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:30 am
ORD
-
CVG
2 stops25h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Fri 5/85:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop17h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:59 am
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Tue 4/2810:41 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:00 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Wed 4/299:50 am
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop16h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:28 am
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop6h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:53 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop28h 46m
Frontier
Sat 5/25:50 am
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/2812:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Mon 6/14:19 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$180

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cincinnati to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/14

8:35 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

2:10 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$189

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/9

8:30 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

6:59 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$191
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/16

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$191

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/18

6:15 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

6:59 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$191

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$191

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/9

8:45 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/11

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$201

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/16

3:53 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$211

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - RFD

CVGRFD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/18

7:46 pm-9:47 am

2 stops15h 01m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 4/20

7:09 pm-9:22 am

1 stop13h 13m

$220

CincinnatiSt. Louis

CVG - STL

CVGSTL

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/9

4:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$222

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/28

3:54 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop3h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

7:07 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Illinois

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 CVG to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 March 22, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Illinois. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

The most flights from CVG to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

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 March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Cincinnati 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,487 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    For as low as $189, Southwest can have you in Illinois from Cincinnati in 1h 10m. There are 249 mi between Cincinnati and Illinois. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $73 and United Airlines from $85 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Midway or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Lambert-St Louis when deciding on the best route from Cincinnati to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Cincinnati, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (77%), Emirates (67%), Envoy Air( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $157 on average, our data indicates $1,000 when flying from Cincinnati to Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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