Illinois

$90+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ORD
Jul 2 — Jul 91
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Illinois

Cheapest flights from New York to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 7/116:34 am
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 7/137:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 7/157:59 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 7/184:48 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 7/85:29 pm
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 7/142:59 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$180
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/67:05 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Sat 7/115:27 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/30$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/167:05 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 43m
JetBlue
Thu 8/209:39 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/29$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/35:00 pm
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 11m
Delta
Wed 7/811:30 am
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Fri 7/39:30 pm
LGA
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MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 7/75:15 am
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/1$182
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/207:00 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Wed 6/246:00 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/28$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 7/179:29 pm
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 7/186:00 am
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$183
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/297:00 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Tue 6/306:00 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/1$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/26:00 am
LGA
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/1112:25 pm
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$184
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:05 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 43m
JetBlue
Mon 9/146:30 am
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/28$186

Find flight deals from New York to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From New York (NYC) to Illinois
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($37 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 June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/4

2:50 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

7:05 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$182

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/27

6:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$192

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

9:30 pm-12:53 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$197

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 8/25

9:39 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/1

5:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$197

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/19

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/13

5:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$197

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

6:42 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$197

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 8/26

10:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/2

6:05 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$197

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/25

10:55 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$197

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Sun 8/30

7:05 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/2

6:05 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$202

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 6/30

6:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

5:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $199). Flying from New York to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 NYC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 2, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 2, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (195 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (110 on average).

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

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Illinois. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.2
Okay

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $192, Delta can have you in Illinois from New York in 2h 20m. The distance from New York to Illinois is about 722 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $29. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Illinois are Atlas Air (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%) and China Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $435, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $93. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $199). Flying from New York to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 New York to Illinois

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Top 6 airlines flying from New York to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$74Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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