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$124+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Illinois

LEX — ORD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Illinois

Fri 12/115:08 am -
Nonstop1h 51m
Mon 12/149:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 11/1$319
Thu 11/2611:20 am -
Nonstop1h 51m
Mon 11/309:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 11/1$321
Thu 11/199:00 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 11/229:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 10/31$334
Fri 12/1110:40 am -
1 stop3h 21m
Sat 1/91:59 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 10/30$339
Thu 11/2610:57 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Mon 11/302:44 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 11/3$339
Sun 12/2011:17 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Wed 12/239:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 11/3$342
Thu 11/199:18 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Sun 11/228:15 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 10/31$344
Fri 11/1311:05 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Tue 11/177:40 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 10/30$349
Thu 11/197:55 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Sun 11/225:30 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 10/31$354
Fri 11/135:14 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Tue 11/171:22 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 10/30$359
Sat 11/147:05 am -
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Wed 11/186:00 am -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 10/30$369
Thu 11/1910:23 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 11/236:00 am -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 11/4$379

Find flight deals from Lexington to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$432 or less

Good one-way deal

$358 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. 15% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 11/24

5:15 am-5:59 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/23

7:09 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/22

9:18 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 12/19

10:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/22

5:53 pm-7:47 am

2 stops38h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 12/19

5:31 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/2

6:10 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 11/24

7:10 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops21h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MDW Chicago Midway

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 11/24

7:10 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

LexingtonChicago

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/23

8:03 pm-10:21 pm

3 stops27h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $234). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Lexington to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Illinois

The most flights from LEX to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Lexington to Illinois flights typically cost between $299 and $392 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on American Airlines (Jan 26-Feb 10).

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 3h 43m. 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 Royal Jordanian (83%), Alaska Airlines (83%) or British Airways (82%) 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 $888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $273. When looking at the most popular route, (Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $319 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $234). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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