Illinois

$55+ Cheap flights from Maryland 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to Illinois

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

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/610:00 am
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mon 2/98:45 am
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:19 pm
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:19 am
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:16 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/1712:30 pm
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/193:15 pm
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/269:19 am
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Thu 3/53:21 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/2512:30 pm
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/411:51 am
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2412:30 pm
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop9h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/278:16 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop11h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/269:19 am
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Sun 3/16:05 pm
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/197:19 pm
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Fri 2/204:42 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/106:00 am
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Thu 2/193:15 pm
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/127:19 pm
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Wed 2/186:02 pm
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop5h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/277:11 am
PHL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:44 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$119

Find flight deals from Maryland to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Maryland to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$102
(Priceline)

One-way from

$55
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$253

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Maryland to Illinois
One-way flight from Maryland to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($21 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 January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Maryland to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Maryland to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Illinois that are best for you.

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Maryland

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

8:15 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

6:15 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$149

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

11:00 am-2:01 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$149

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

12:10 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

7:30 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$149

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-7:53 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

6:40 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$158

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

7:40 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

9:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$158

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/10

8:09 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

6:40 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$177

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

2:55 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

9:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$177

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

6:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$179

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

6:20 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:15 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$179

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/4

12:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$187

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Illinois

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Illinois (average of $55). Flying from Maryland to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 MD to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland 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 January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Maryland to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Maryland to Illinois. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Maryland to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Maryland 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 January 29, 2026.

The most flights from USMD to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Maryland 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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Maryland to Illinois, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Maryland to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Maryland to Illinois?

    For as low as $149, Southwest can have you in Illinois from Maryland in 2h 10m. The distance from Maryland to Illinois is about 609 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $35. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Maryland to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Illinois (average of $55). Flying from Maryland to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 6 airlines flying from Maryland to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Maryland 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$57Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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