Illinois

$59+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Illinois

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STL — ORD
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Illinois

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:40 pm
STL
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Mon 6/17:50 am
MDW
-
STL
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sat 8/221:25 pm
STL
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 9/36:59 am
ORD
-
STL
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 6/47:03 am
STL
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 6/811:00 pm
ORD
-
STL
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
STL
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 6/17:04 pm
ORD
-
STL
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:10 pm
STL
-
MDW
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Thu 8/139:24 am
MDW
-
STL
1 stop3h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 6/26:35 am
STL
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 6/93:03 pm
ORD
-
STL
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:53 am
STL
-
ORD
2 stops9h 12m
Delta
Thu 6/46:24 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/134:52 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Fri 7/171:50 pm
ORD
-
STL
1 stop19h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:31 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 19m
Frontier
Mon 7/69:57 pm
ORD
-
STL
1 stop21h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 7/26:31 pm
STL
-
MDW
1 stop27h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/126:00 am
MDW
-
STL
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 6/295:06 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Fri 7/171:50 pm
ORD
-
STL
1 stop19h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:45 am
STL
-
MDW
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 6/15:40 pm
MDW
-
STL
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$206

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to Illinois
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/1

10:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

9:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$201

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

8:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$206

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

1:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$211

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

6:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$222

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/15

6:21 am-1:03 pm

2 stops6h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

3:22 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$223

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

1:44 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$226
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/15

5:40 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/18

8:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/10

5:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

8:15 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$255

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/14

6:21 am-12:38 pm

2 stops6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/18

1:18 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$256

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/4

5:30 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

10:40 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Illinois

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Illinois?

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Illinois is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Illinois (average of $61). Flying from St. Louis to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 STL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 May 11, 2026.

When flying from St. Louis to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Illinois. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis 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 May 11, 2026.

The most flights from STL to USIL are scheduled on a Saturday (84 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis 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 May 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from St. Louis 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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Illinois?

    Located just 12.7 mi from the city center, Lambert-St Louis (STL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from St. Louis.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Illinois?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Illinois can take about 3h 50m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $201. St. Louis and Illinois are separated by a distance of 251 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $48 and $58 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from St. Louis to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Illinois on time: Republic Airways (79%), Japan Airlines (76%), Copa Airlines (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from St. Louis to Illinois is $168. On average you can expect to pay $1,018. The most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Illinois (average of $61). Flying from St. Louis to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$140Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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