$48+ Cheap flights from New York State to Illinois
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JFK — ORD
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to IllinoisExplore 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 December 9, 2025.
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 December 9, 2025.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/318:37 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/54:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Wed 1/78:35 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/8![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/226:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/8![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Fri 12/196:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/7![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/151:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Fri 12/196:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/7![Frontier logo]()
$97
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Wed 12/318:37 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/712:09 pmORD - LGA
1 stop8h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$98
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Tue 12/168:41 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/37:20 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/318:37 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/37:20 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/168:41 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/174:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$101
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Sat 12/131:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Sat 1/1712:00 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/8![Frontier logo]()
$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/131:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Tue 1/135:57 pmORD - JFK
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/7![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/131:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Wed 12/178:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/7![Frontier logo]()
$108
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 December 9, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $83 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $48 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $267 |
Good round-trip deal | $136 or less |
Good one-way deal | $83 or less |
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Illinois that are best for you.
Fly from
New York
Fly to
Illinois
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BuffaloChicago
BUF - ORD
BUFORD
Buffalo
Fri 2/6
1:39 pm-10:46 pm
1 stop10h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/8
5:40 am-12:44 pm
1 stop6h 04m
$128
New YorkChicago
JFK - MDW
JFKMDW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 2/5
6:10 am-11:45 am
1 stop6h 35m
Chicago Midway
Mon 2/9
5:01 pm-1:03 am
1 stop7h 02m
$129
BuffaloChicago
BUF - ORD
BUFORD
Buffalo
Mon 2/2
1:39 pm-10:46 pm
1 stop10h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/5
5:40 am-12:44 pm
1 stop6h 04m
$130
New YorkChicago
JFK - ORD
JFKORD
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/7
12:00 pm-1:50 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/14
10:36 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop2h 24m
$139
New YorkChicago
LGA - ORD
LGAORD
New York LaGuardia
Wed 1/7
10:10 am-11:57 am
Nonstop2h 47m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/9
12:10 pm-3:23 pm
Nonstop2h 13m
$139
New YorkChicago
JFK - ORD
JFKORD
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/13
7:35 pm-9:35 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/14
10:29 am-1:54 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
$139
New YorkChicago
LGA - ORD
LGAORD
New York LaGuardia
Thu 1/8
4:25 pm-6:13 pm
Nonstop2h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/15
1:00 pm-4:13 pm
Nonstop2h 13m
$139
New YorkChicago
JFK - ORD
JFKORD
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/15
11:20 am-1:14 pm
Nonstop2h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/19
7:01 am-10:30 am
Nonstop2h 29m
$139
New YorkChicago
LGA - ORD
LGAORD
New York LaGuardia
Thu 1/8
6:15 am-8:03 am
Nonstop2h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/10
11:00 am-2:18 pm
Nonstop2h 18m
$139
New YorkChicago
LGA - ORD
LGAORD
New York LaGuardia
Tue 1/13
2:30 pm-4:22 pm
Nonstop2h 52m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/18
10:45 am-1:58 pm
Nonstop2h 13m
$139
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Illinois (average of $55). Flying from State of New York to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 December 9, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from State of New York to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to Illinois flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 December 9, 2025.
The most flights from USNY to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).
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 December 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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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 December 9, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$55 | Average$202 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$67 | Average$188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$229 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$101 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$118 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$147 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |