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$130+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Illinois

TPA — ORD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Illinois

Sat 11/212:07 pm -
1 stop23h 04m
Thu 11/267:49 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/4$211
Sat 12/196:00 pm -
1 stop7h 01m
Tue 12/291:11 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/3$212
Fri 12/189:24 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Sun 12/205:59 pm -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 11/3$212
Tue 12/17:52 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Sat 12/512:28 pm -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 11/3$213
Thu 12/103:58 pm -
1 stop6h 31m
Wed 12/235:58 am -
1 stop7h 12m
Deal found 11/4$213
Fri 12/48:43 am -
1 stop10h 20m
Thu 12/1010:29 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 11/2$214
Tue 11/171:05 pm -
1 stop5h 42m
Mon 11/239:09 am -
1 stop22h 09m
Deal found 11/3$215
Sat 12/198:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Fri 1/16:08 am -
Nonstop2h 53m
Deal found 11/2$215
Thu 12/172:23 pm -
1 stop9h 54m
Tue 12/226:43 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 11/3$216
Fri 12/113:58 pm -
1 stop6h 31m
Sun 12/1310:29 pm -
2 stops16h 15m
Deal found 11/3$216
Fri 12/411:11 pm -
2 stops13h 22m
Mon 12/75:02 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/1$217
Tue 12/19:10 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Fri 12/410:29 am -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 11/3$217

Find flight deals from Tampa to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$119 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Tampa to Illinois
One-way flight from Tampa to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tampa to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tampa to Illinois.

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TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Sat 12/26

7:15 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TPAORD

Tampa

Tue 12/22

7:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Wed 12/23

5:15 am-7:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TPAORD

Tampa

Tue 12/29

7:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Tue 12/22

5:15 am-7:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TPAORD

Tampa

Tue 12/1

6:37 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Fri 12/18

8:05 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Sat 12/5

1:30 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156
Quickest round-trip

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - MDW Chicago Midway

TPAMDW

Tampa

Fri 12/25

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

TampaChicago

TPA Tampa - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TPAORD

Tampa

Sat 4/24

6:20 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Illinois

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Illinois?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $204). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 TPA to IL?

When flying from Tampa to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois

The most flights from TPA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (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 Tampa to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Tampa to Illinois flights typically cost between $218 and $365 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Frontier (Nov 21-Nov 26).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Tampa to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Illinois?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Tampa to Illinois. 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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Tampa to Illinois?

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to Illinois. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Illinois?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tampa to Illinois in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 06m. The distance between Tampa and Illinois is about 998 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to Illinois are Frontier ($44), Allegiant Air ($56), and Southwest ($78).

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to Illinois?

    Consider Japan Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (92%) or ANA (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Illinois is $114. On average you can expect to pay $975. The most popular route, (Tampa - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $204). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Tampa to Illinois

Top 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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