Illinois

$99+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Illinois

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Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Illinois

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 June 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/255:22 pm
DCA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 7/275:07 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop4h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/306:55 am
DCA
-
MDW
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Sat 8/15:05 pm
MDW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/25$247
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:25 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 02m
JetBlue
Mon 8/2411:01 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop7h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/29$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/204:52 pm
IAD
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Sat 8/228:05 am
ORD
-
IAD
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 8/275:47 pm
IAD
-
MDW
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Sat 8/296:11 am
MDW
-
IAD
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/146:00 am
DCA
-
MDW
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Thu 10/156:45 pm
MDW
-
DCA
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$248
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/202:25 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 02m
JetBlue
Mon 8/2411:01 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop7h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/26$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/288:33 pm
IAD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/310:16 am
ORD
-
IAD
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 9/2412:26 pm
IAD
-
MDW
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Sat 9/264:30 pm
MDW
-
IAD
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/271:00 pm
DCA
-
MDW
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/318:55 am
MDW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/28$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/181:59 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 36m
Frontier
Sun 9/2010:40 pm
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop13h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 7/198:33 pm
IAD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Tue 7/211:50 pm
ORD
-
IAD
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$250

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 June 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Norfolk-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Virginia to Illinois
One-way flight from Virginia to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to Illinois.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/30

6:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/1

5:05 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$247

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - MDW

IADMDW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

6:09 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/24

10:48 am-4:17 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$248

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

8:10 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

2:00 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$257

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

7:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

6:00 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$257

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

2:54 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

5:20 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$257

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/28

7:15 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$257

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/27

5:20 am-8:34 am

1 stop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

11:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$257

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/4

1:15 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

8:43 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 12m

$257

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/25

8:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

10:10 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

1:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

10:56 am-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$263

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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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Illinois (average of $70). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 June 30, 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 6% versus a flight at noon.

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 June 30, 2026.

The most flights from USVA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 90 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 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 June 27, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to Illinois flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.

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 June 30, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

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 $257, Southwest 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 $69 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Illinois (average of $70). Flying from Virginia to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 June 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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