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$55+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Illinois

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RIC — ORD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Tue 12/9
Tue 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated November 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$370

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$137 or less
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 9, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:15 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Wed 12/34:01 pmORD - RDU
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:53 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Sun 12/76:15 amMDW - RDU
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:45 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Tue 12/94:22 pmORD - RDU
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:13 amRDU - MDW
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/86:15 amMDW - RDU
1 stop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:05 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Fri 11/2810:00 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:24 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Sat 1/106:11 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Thu 12/181:25 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/152:12 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$130
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:03 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Sun 12/146:15 amMDW - RDU
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/7$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/235:24 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Tue 12/307:01 pmORD - RDU
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/235:24 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:20 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 12/127:14 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Sun 12/146:11 amORD - RDU
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/77:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$138

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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 November 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$138

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - MDW

IADMDW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/23

8:44 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/27

5:30 pm-7:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

$144

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/26

8:30 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

6:15 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$144

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

6:30 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$149

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

5:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/16

1:45 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$158

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - MDW

IADMDW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

5:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

6:15 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$162

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/4

12:53 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:41 pm-12:12 am

2 stops27h 31m

$164

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:41 pm-12:12 am

2 stops27h 31m

$172

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

5:29 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

1:54 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$177

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/14

6:20 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

11:04 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Illinois

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

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 $108). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 November 9, 2025.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 November 9, 2025.

The most flights from USVA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 November 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,132 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 $149, Frontier can have you in Illinois from Virginia in 2h 05m. The distance between Virginia and Illinois is about 631 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?

    $70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $72 and $84, 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 $108). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 6 airlines flying from Virginia to Illinois

Discover the top 6 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 November 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$168Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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