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$59+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ORD
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Illinois
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:09 am
RDU
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ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Frontier
Fri 5/151:59 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:15 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/293:18 pm
RDU
-
ORD
2 stops17h 37m
Frontier
Tue 6/21:29 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:53 pm
RDU
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
Frontier
Sun 5/178:39 am
ORD
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/310:03 pm
RDU
-
MDW
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/96:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:26 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Mon 8/247:55 am
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop29h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:15 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Sat 7/1812:11 pm
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:54 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:37 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/611:56 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Sun 6/146:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:33 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Mon 5/181:59 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1612:23 pm
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:57 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/1710:22 am
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop27h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$207

Find flight deals from Virginia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Expedia)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/6

6:05 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 38m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

1:26 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$228

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/16

9:30 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/18

11:15 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$233

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

12:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

7:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$233

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/11

6:10 am-7:27 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

6:30 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$233
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/28

9:35 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$239

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/28

6:30 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

5:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$239

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/19

8:25 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

3:00 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$243

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/16

11:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/18

8:10 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$248

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/27

7:35 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

5:22 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$253

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/24

7:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/3

11:05 am-4:11 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Illinois

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Virginia to Illinois, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Illinois (average of $65). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 VA to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 5, 2026.

When flying from Virginia to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to Illinois. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Virginia to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Virginia 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 5, 2026.

The most flights from USVA to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Virginia 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 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Virginia to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,965 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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 Virginia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Illinois?

    For as low as $233, Delta can have you in Illinois from Virginia in 2h 20m. The distance between Virginia and Illinois is about 610 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $72 and $90, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Illinois (average of $65). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 7 airlines flying from Virginia to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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