Kentucky

$98+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kentucky

ORD — SDF
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kentucky

Sat 11/1412:14 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Sun 11/155:30 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 10/31$194
Mon 12/79:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 34m
Thu 12/102:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/4$196
Fri 12/188:29 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 1/96:10 am -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 11/1$197
Thu 12/38:15 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 12/77:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 11/4$197
Wed 12/166:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Wed 12/236:47 pm -
Nonstop2h 03m
Deal found 11/1$198
Thu 12/32:41 pm -
1 stop5h 36m
Mon 12/73:18 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 11/4$217
Fri 12/189:37 am -
1 stop4h 11m
Sat 1/97:30 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 11/3$217
Fri 11/2711:10 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Tue 12/17:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 11/1$218
Fri 12/46:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 12/77:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 11/3$224
Thu 11/1912:14 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Mon 11/235:30 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 11/4$234
Mon 12/148:15 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 12/174:05 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/3$234
Thu 11/1912:14 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Sun 11/225:30 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 11/3$235

Find flight deals from Illinois to Kentucky

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$98
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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From Illinois to Kentucky
One-way flight from Illinois to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Kentucky.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Kentucky.

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ChicagoOwensboro

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OWB Owensboro Daviess County

ORDOWB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

9:20 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Owensboro Daviess County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$98

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

6:54 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoLouisville

MDW Chicago Midway - SDF Louisville Intl

MDWSDF

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/9

1:20 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/9

3:45 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/25

2:40 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

9:50 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

5:33 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

ChicagoLouisville

MDW Chicago Midway - SDF Louisville Intl

MDWSDF

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/5

7:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/25

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

1:45 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky (average of $289). Flying from Illinois to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 IL to KY?

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Kentucky in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Kentucky

The most flights from USIL to USKY are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Kentucky?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Kentucky flights typically cost between $248 and $479 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $197 on American Airlines (Dec 18-Jan 9).

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

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Kentucky is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Kentucky flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 Kentucky

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Contour, andUnited Airlines from Illinois to Kentucky to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Kentucky?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Kentucky in 1h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Kentucky is about 271 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Contour. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $107 and $109, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky (average of $289). Flying from Illinois to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 Illinois to Kentucky

Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Kentucky

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ContourCheapest$89Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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