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$96+ Cheap flights from Colorado to Illinois

DEN — ORD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Colorado to Illinois

Wed 12/98:00 am -
2 stops13h 00m
Sat 12/127:25 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/6$186
Thu 12/310:55 pm -
2 stops19h 49m
Sat 12/127:25 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/5$188
Tue 12/228:59 pm -
Nonstop2h 27m
Mon 1/47:05 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/9$189
Wed 12/29:26 pm -
Nonstop2h 27m
Mon 12/77:25 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/8$190
Tue 12/19:00 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
Nonstop3h 02m
Deal found 11/6$191
Mon 11/3011:59 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Wed 12/27:00 am -
Nonstop3h 02m
Deal found 11/8$192
Fri 12/48:46 pm -
1 stop11h 59m
Tue 12/812:28 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 11/5$192
Fri 12/49:26 pm -
Nonstop2h 27m
Sun 12/65:35 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/5$193
Fri 12/410:25 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Tue 12/810:00 am -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 11/5$194
Mon 12/76:41 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Sat 12/1210:40 am -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 11/5$194
Mon 12/710:26 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Wed 12/97:25 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/8$195
Tue 12/111:59 pm -
1 stop24h 00m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Deal found 11/9$196

Find flight deals from Colorado to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Frontier)

One-way from

$96
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$302

Good round-trip deal

$201 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Denver Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Colorado to Illinois
One-way flight from Colorado 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 ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colorado to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colorado to Illinois.

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DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DENORD

Denver Intl

Tue 12/8

9:35 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$105

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Tue 12/15

6:05 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$105

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DENORD

Denver Intl

Fri 11/27

5:58 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Wed 1/6

11:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DENORD

Denver Intl

Fri 1/1

5:50 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DENORD

Denver Intl

Tue 12/1

6:10 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$132
Quickest round-trip

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Tue 12/22

8:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Tue 2/23

6:50 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Sat 12/19

9:30 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

DenverChicago

DEN Denver Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

DENMDW

Denver Intl

Tue 12/1

6:05 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

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Best time to book a flight from Colorado to Illinois

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado to Illinois (average of $248). Flying from Colorado to Illinois in October 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CO to IL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colorado to Illinois in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Colorado to Illinois

The most flights from USCO to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Colorado to Illinois flights typically cost between $259 and $463 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $186 on Frontier (Nov 25-Dec 2).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colorado to Illinois, you should look to book at least 89 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 day to fly from Colorado to Illinois?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Colorado to Illinois. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Colorado to Illinois?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Colorado to Illinois in about 2h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Colorado and Illinois are separated by a distance of 893 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $44. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Colorado to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado to Illinois (average of $248). Flying from Colorado to Illinois in October 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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Alternative routes for Colorado to Illinois

Top 6 airlines flying from Colorado to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
JetBlueCheapest$138Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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