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$72+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ORD
Mar 28 — Apr 41
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Wed 4/297:10 am
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:25 am
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$145
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 5/58:40 pm
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/93:00 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$150
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 4/158:40 pm
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/186:05 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/25$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sat 4/183:25 pm
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Sun 4/196:50 am
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:40 pm
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Fri 4/179:40 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/265:05 am
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/15:35 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/198:25 pm
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Wed 3/252:10 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:10 am
HOU
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Sun 4/199:40 pm
MDW
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:23 pm
HOU
-
ORD
1 stop4h 58m
Delta
Sat 5/93:00 pm
ORD
-
HOU
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:23 pm
HOU
-
ORD
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Mon 5/49:48 am
ORD
-
HOU
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/26$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 4/1410:53 am
HOU
-
ORD
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Fri 4/177:10 am
ORD
-
HOU
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:27 pm
HOU
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Sat 4/42:59 pm
ORD
-
HOU
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$201

Find flight deals from Hobby to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$145
(Southwest)

One-way from

$72
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
From Houston Hobby to Illinois
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Houston Hobby to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 February 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChicago

HOU - ORD

HOUORD

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/24

2:13 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

9:40 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$201

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/31

8:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$236

HoustonChicago

HOU - ORD

HOUORD

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/31

5:27 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

2:59 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$237

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/29

11:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$248

HoustonBloomington

HOU - BMI

HOUBMI

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 4/1

4:04 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$260

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/26

5:22 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/11

5:14 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$262

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/4

9:35 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

9:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$270

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/9

8:45 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$284

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

5:04 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/15

5:17 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$286

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/25

8:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Illinois

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois (average of $57). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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 HOU to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 February 26, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Illinois. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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

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 February 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois?

    For as low as $236, Delta can have you in Illinois from Houston Hobby Airport in 2h 25m. There are 938 mi between Houston Hobby Airport and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Spirit Airlines flights start at $37 while deals on American Airlines start at $78 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois (average of $57). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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 5 airlines flying from Hobby to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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