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$58+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Illinois

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NYC — ORD
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(Priceline)

One-way from

$64
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$222 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
From New York (NYC) to Illinois
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 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 2025
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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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 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:55 amEWR - ORD
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:10 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$125
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Thu 10/239:33 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/265:10 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$129
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:30 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mJetBlue
Wed 9/36:10 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$137
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/199:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Mon 9/225:04 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:30 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Wed 9/37:10 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/30$137
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:30 amLGA - MDW
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/225:04 pmMDW - LGA
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$137
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/293:13 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/111:13 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$138
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:30 amLGA - ORD
1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/238:09 amORD - LGA
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$139
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Wed 8/66:30 amLGA - ORD
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Sat 8/99:55 amORD - LGA
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2912:30 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Sat 9/65:45 pmORD - JFK
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$141
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/511:15 amEWR - MDW
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Tue 9/92:32 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$141
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Wed 8/611:04 amEWR - ORD
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Tue 8/125:38 pmORD - EWR
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$148

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

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 10/18

5:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

5:10 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$125

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 10/23

9:33 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

5:10 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$129

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

8:30 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

9:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

5:04 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 38m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/2

8:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

7:10 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/19

6:30 am-3:58 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

5:04 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

9:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$138

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

8:09 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$139

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/26

4:58 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

5:51 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$141

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

12:30 pm-12:01 am

1 stop12h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

5:45 pm-12:43 am

1 stop5h 58m

$141

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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 to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from 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 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 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Illinois as you normally would.

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 30, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (190 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (104 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from 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 June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.
  • 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 $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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 China Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (86%) and American Airlines (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $724, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $137 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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