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$60+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Illinois

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PHL — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$60
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/259:15 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:00 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:30 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/108:50 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/410:38 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Fri 7/116:40 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/127:10 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Sun 9/146:20 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:30 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/109:23 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/45:48 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/95:05 amORD - PHL
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/246:00 amPHL - ORD
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Wed 10/13:35 pmORD - PHL
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/84:05 pmPHL - MDW
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Mon 8/111:08 pmMDW - PHL
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/12$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:10 amPHL - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 8/302:55 pmORD - PHL
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/275:45 amPHL - ORD
1 stop17h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amORD - PHL
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/41:24 pmPHL - MLI
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/55:00 amMLI - PHL
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/252:24 pmPHL - RFD
1 stop25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/288:37 pmRFD - PHL
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$252

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

9:15 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

5:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$167

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 8/6

6:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/10

8:50 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$168

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 7/4

10:38 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/11

6:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$169

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

11:49 am-4:38 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

4:26 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$173

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

9:23 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$177

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 7/4

5:48 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

5:05 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$182

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sun 8/17

5:25 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

5:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$197

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Fri 8/8

4:05 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

1:08 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$198

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

7:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

2:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$210

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

5:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop17h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 June 12, 2025.

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

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 June 12, 2025.

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 (24 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $60. Users have also found prices from $88 and $89 on Frontier 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: ANA (91%), Copa Airlines (89%), Air Canada (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Illinois is $86. On average you can expect to pay $1,054. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $134.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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