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$128+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — ORD
Jul 25 — Aug 11
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 7/157:00 am
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 7/259:20 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 7/154:35 pm
LEX
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ORD
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 7/259:18 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:53 pm
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/1310:00 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/21$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/224:30 pm
LEX
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MDW
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Wed 8/266:05 am
MDW
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LEX
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 8/147:35 am
LEX
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ORD
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Sat 8/158:05 am
ORD
-
LEX
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 9/110:10 am
LEX
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STL
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Wed 9/167:05 am
STL
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LEX
1 stop3h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/22$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 7/105:35 am
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 7/128:15 am
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/14:35 pm
LEX
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STL
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 8/36:13 pm
STL
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LEX
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 7/245:56 pm
LEX
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MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Tue 7/286:00 am
MDW
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LEX
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/22$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 7/35:30 am
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 7/710:00 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/22$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/176:53 pm
LEX
-
STL
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 7/276:13 pm
STL
-
LEX
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/21$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:00 am
LEX
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 7/199:20 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$292

Find flight deals from Lexington to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lexington to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$322 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lexington Blue Grass-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Illinois
One-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lexington Blue Grass to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to Illinois.

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

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

9:20 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$249
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/29

1:51 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

9:20 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$249

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/7

7:00 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

5:51 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$249

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/22

4:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 8/26

5:56 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/29

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 9/11

10:53 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

6:40 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/7

1:06 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

1:59 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 9/22

5:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

6:40 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:05 am-3:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Illinois

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $189). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 LEX to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Lexington to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.

The most flights from LEX to USIL are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lexington to Illinois, you should look to book at least 44 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 Lexington to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Illinois. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

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

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 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Illinois, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) if they book a flight from Lexington to Illinois. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Illinois?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lexington to Illinois in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 19m. There are 323 mi between Lexington and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

    Consider Envoy Air (89%), PSA Airlines (87%) or Air Canada (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lexington to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lexington to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from Lexington to Illinois is generally $858, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $248. When looking at the most popular route, (Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $189). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Lexington to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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