Illinois

$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Illinois

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PHL — ORD
May 10 — May 171
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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 April 10, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sun 5/33:20 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 35m
Frontier
Thu 5/73:44 pm
ORD
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PHL
1 stop8h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/309:17 am
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Sat 5/29:14 am
MDW
-
PHL
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$181
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:36 pm
PHL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:20 pm
ORD
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/25:05 am
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:20 pm
ORD
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 6/1912:42 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Sat 6/207:52 pm
ORD
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 6/98:26 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Wed 6/176:55 am
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/210:38 pm
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Fri 6/126:00 am
MDW
-
PHL
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:23 pm
PHL
-
ORD
2 stops19h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/2911:28 am
ORD
-
PHL
2 stops21h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/8$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sun 4/268:51 am
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop24h 13m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:10 am
MDW
-
PHL
2 stops13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/16:29 pm
PHL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/33:52 pm
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$187
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/233:41 pm
PHL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 41m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:14 am
MDW
-
PHL
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:12 pm
PHL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/26:40 am
ORD
-
PHL
1 stop9h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/7$188

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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 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. 19% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Tue 5/26

9:21 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

6:35 am-9:39 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$247

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 5/26

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

2:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$247

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - RFD

PHLRFD

Philadelphia

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop28h 47m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/10

10:37 am-12:28 am

2 stops12h 51m

$250

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Thu 5/7

10:00 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:05 am-2:16 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$257

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

6:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/18

4:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$257

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 5/6

6:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

10:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$257

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Wed 6/17

6:25 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 59m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/24

5:17 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 42m

$261
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 5/20

7:30 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/27

6:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$262

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

7:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

9:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$262

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sat 7/25

7:45 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$267

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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 $119). 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 April 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% 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 April 4, 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 afternoons 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 April 10, 2026.

The most flights from PHL to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia 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 April 10, 2026.
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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Philadelphia to Illinois in just under 2h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 49m. 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 $79 on Southwest 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: Republic Airways (100%), SWISS (88%), ANA (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Illinois is $100. On average you can expect to pay $761. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $121.

  • 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 $119). 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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