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$39+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Illinois

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STL — ORD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$70
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$39
(Orbitz)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to Illinois
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/239:20 amSTL - UIN
Nonstop1h 00mSouthern / Mokulele
Wed 7/307:50 amUIN - STL
Nonstop1h 00mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 7/2$70
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 7/298:35 pmSTL - MDW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 7/309:45 pmMDW - STL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$91
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/97:44 pmSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/127:00 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$91
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/122:25 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 8/267:30 amORD - STL
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$111
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/114:00 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Sun 9/145:10 amORD - STL
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$112
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/318:00 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/79:20 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$124
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 7/122:52 pmSTL - MDW
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Sun 7/136:20 amMDW - STL
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$162
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/21:00 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop18h 37mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 8/48:15 amORD - STL
1 stop3h 55mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 6/30$165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/96:40 amSTL - MDW
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Tue 8/129:31 amMDW - STL
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/1$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/910:30 amSTL - ORD
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Tue 8/127:05 amORD - STL
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/3$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 7/262:52 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/291:10 pmORD - STL
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/412:25 pmSTL - DEC
1 stop20h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/79:38 amDEC - STL
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$286

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisQuincy

STL - UIN

STLUIN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/23

9:20 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Quincy Regional

Wed 7/30

7:50 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$70

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

8:35 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/30

9:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$91

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/9

7:44 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$91

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/12

2:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$111

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/11

4:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

5:10 am-3:04 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$112

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/31

8:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$124

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/12

2:52 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/13

6:20 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$162

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/2

1:00 pm-7:37 am

1 stop18h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

8:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$165

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

10:31 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$177

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/9

10:30 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

7:05 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$177

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Illinois

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 $245). Flying from St. Louis 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 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from STL to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southern / Mokulele. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $39. Users have also found prices from $49 and $49 on Southwest and American 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 (94%), Qatar Airways (85%), Aer Lingus (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from St. Louis to Illinois is $134. On average you can expect to pay $2,041. The most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $91.

  • 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 $245). Flying from St. Louis 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$115Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$118Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$133Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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