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$70+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Illinois

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CVG — ORD
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2612:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:33 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/2412:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Mon 5/255:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/3112:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Wed 6/34:19 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/148:40 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop24h 43m
Frontier
Mon 5/184:19 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/257:49 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop22h 44m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/218:20 pm
CVG
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/257:00 pm
MDW
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/236:00 am
CVG
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 5/253:27 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2112:06 pm
CVG
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:48 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/112:46 pm
CVG
-
STL
2 stops12h 11m
Frontier
Wed 6/35:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/203:00 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Thu 5/216:23 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 5/188:16 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Tue 5/195:30 am
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/24$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/12:12 pm
CVG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 39m
Frontier
Tue 6/301:50 pm
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$195

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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$396 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Illinois
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Illinois.

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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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$191

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/18

8:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

5:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 17m

$194

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/23

5:00 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

9:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$201

CincinnatiSt. Louis

CVG - STL

CVGSTL

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 7/14

12:27 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/17

4:09 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$210

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

3:54 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

6:23 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$211

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

5:48 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$211

CincinnatiSt. Louis

CVG - STL

CVGSTL

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/4

12:12 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/7

6:33 pm-11:41 am

1 stop16h 08m

$220

CincinnatiSt. Louis

CVG - STL

CVGSTL

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/30

12:24 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/5

6:33 pm-11:48 am

1 stop16h 15m

$221

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/18

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

7:50 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$224
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 5/29

8:15 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$232

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 April 29, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% 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 April 25, 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 April 29, 2026.

The most flights from CVG to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Illinois?

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 April 29, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 $191, 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 $75 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $86 and United Airlines from $88 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Turkish Airlines (73%), Envoy Air (70%), Japan Airlines( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $157 on average, our data indicates $901 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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