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$60+ Cheap flights from New York State to Illinois

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JFK — ORD
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$60
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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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 July 30, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/64:30 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Mon 9/81:35 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$150
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:59 amLGA - ORD
1 stop9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/198:12 pmORD - LGA
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/318:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Wed 9/36:20 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/28$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:35 pmLGA - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Thu 9/48:15 pmMDW - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$152
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Fri 10/106:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/611:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/81:59 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$156
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:10 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop3h 04mDelta
Wed 8/207:15 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/28$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/2010:40 amEWR - ORD
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/3011:36 amORD - EWR
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/25:55 amEWR - ORD
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/46:44 pmORD - EWR
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:28 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/268:00 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/117:22 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/158:41 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$166
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/209:51 amEWR - MDW
1 stop3h 37mDelta
Tue 9/2310:35 amMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/28$167

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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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Illinois that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

4:30 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

1:35 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$150

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/13

10:59 am-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

8:12 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 48m

$150

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

6:20 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$152

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/2

9:35 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

8:15 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$152

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

11:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

6:40 am-10:03 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$155

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

11:00 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

1:59 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$156

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/19

5:10 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

7:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$157

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 8/20

10:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

11:36 am-7:46 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$160

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 9/2

5:55 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

6:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 16m

$161

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

7:28 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:00 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State of New York to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 NY 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 July 30, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York 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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New York State to Illinois. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from State of New York to Illinois are Spirit Airlines ($60), Delta ($79), and Southwest ($79).

  • 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.

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  • 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 State of New York to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State of New York to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$83Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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