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$89+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Illinois

PHL — ORD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois

Wed 12/94:31 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Sun 12/139:29 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 11/4$174
Wed 11/256:31 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Thu 11/267:49 am -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 11/4$175
Thu 12/36:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Sun 12/69:29 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 11/4$176
Tue 11/245:05 am -
1 stop18h 16m
Mon 12/79:29 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 11/4$177
Sat 12/124:31 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Tue 12/154:00 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/4$178
Wed 12/305:01 am -
1 stop21h 07m
Mon 1/43:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 11/2$179
Wed 12/22:51 pm -
1 stop24h 09m
Wed 12/98:30 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Deal found 11/3$180
Mon 11/236:31 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Fri 11/279:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 10/30$181
Thu 12/37:34 am -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 12/512:28 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 11/3$181
Wed 11/256:31 pm -
Nonstop2h 44m
Mon 11/305:40 am -
1 stop18h 13m
Deal found 11/1$183
Thu 12/108:40 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Sat 12/1212:28 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 11/3$183
Wed 11/256:27 am -
1 stop18h 07m
Fri 11/279:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/1$184

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$300

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Philadelphia to Illinois
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Illinois.

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PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 12/2

6:17 am-7:53 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 1/5

7:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Tue 12/8

6:24 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Thu 12/10

8:40 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$107

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 12/11

11:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Thu 12/10

7:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 1/22

1:25 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

10:30 am-2:39 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL Philadelphia - MDW Chicago Midway

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 1/29

6:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $250). Flying from Philadelphia to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Illinois in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Illinois

The most flights from PHL to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Philadelphia to Illinois flights typically cost between $228 and $430 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $174 on Frontier (Dec 9-Dec 13).

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Illinois?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Philadelphia to Illinois in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 08m. 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 $52. Users have also found prices from $89 and $93 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Japan Airlines (85%), American Airlines (82%), ANA (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Illinois is $88. On average you can expect to pay $812. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $170.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $250). Flying from Philadelphia to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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 Philadelphia to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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