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$64+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — ORD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 2/2511:40 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:06 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/2411:40 am
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Wed 2/257:00 am
MDW
-
PHL
1 stop9h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/275:30 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 09m
Frontier
Mon 3/24:42 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2511:40 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Mon 3/24:42 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/235:30 am
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop15h 17m
Frontier
Sat 2/286:25 am
MDW
-
PHL
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/177:10 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:22 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/107:59 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/194:42 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop7h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1111:40 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/197:00 am
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1712:21 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/203:29 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/277:11 am
PHL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:06 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1111:40 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 02m
Frontier
Fri 2/138:20 am
ORD
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$139
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 2/135:30 am
PHL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Mon 2/165:22 pm
ORD
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$141

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Frontier)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 3/13

8:00 am-9:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

6:08 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$228

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

5:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/24

6:34 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$237

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Sat 3/14

6:05 am-8:53 am

1 stop3h 48m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

12:47 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$237

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 4/1

6:05 am-8:53 am

1 stop3h 48m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

6:34 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$237

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

9:41 am-12:29 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

6:34 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$237

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - RFD

PHLRFD

Philadelphia

Sat 4/25

5:57 pm-9:47 am

1 stop16h 50m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/3

10:37 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$250

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

12:16 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/25

5:55 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$251

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Sun 4/5

6:04 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/11

3:20 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$269

PhiladelphiaPeoria

PHL - PIA

PHLPIA

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

6:17 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 45m

Greater Peoria

Sun 4/12

5:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 20m

$269

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Wed 4/15

3:43 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 PHL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Illinois. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.

The most flights from PHL to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Illinois have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Philadelphia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Philadelphia to Illinois in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 02m. The distance from Philadelphia to Illinois is about 666 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $69 and $73 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Chicago Midway or Philadelphia - Lambert-St Louis, Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Philadelphia to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Illinois on time: Republic Airways (100%), Royal Jordanian (81%), Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Illinois is $67. On average you can expect to pay $855. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $137.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$160Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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