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$127+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lexington (LEX)

ORD — LEX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lexington

Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Sat 12/125:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 11/6$302
Thu 12/35:19 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Mon 12/75:59 pm -
1 stop6h 02m
Deal found 11/6$329
Sat 12/198:10 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sun 1/177:26 pm -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 11/5$329
Thu 12/315:56 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 1/38:31 am -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 11/8$342
Thu 12/245:56 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sat 12/268:30 am -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 11/5$343
Wed 11/259:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 27m
Mon 11/305:15 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 11/7$344
Wed 11/255:30 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Tue 12/11:45 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Deal found 11/8$344
Wed 12/211:28 am -
1 stop6h 42m
Sat 12/510:40 am -
1 stop3h 21m
Deal found 11/6$349
Thu 12/2410:30 am -
1 stop5h 39m
Sat 12/265:31 pm -
1 stop3h 57m
Deal found 11/5$349
Thu 11/266:41 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Mon 11/305:15 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 11/6$354
Fri 11/204:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Tue 11/2411:20 am -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 11/5$359
Sat 11/215:30 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Wed 11/257:10 am -
1 stop3h 58m
Deal found 11/5$359

Find flight deals from Illinois to Lexington

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lexington Blue Grass flight deals.
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From Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass
One-way flight from Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% 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 Lexington Blue Grass.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass.

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ChicagoLexington

MDW Chicago Midway - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MDWLEX

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/9

10:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

ChicagoLexington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoLexington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

9:15 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

ChicagoLexington

MDW Chicago Midway - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MDWLEX

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/18

1:11 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

MolineLexington

MLI Moline Quad-City - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/28

7:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

MolineLexington

MLI Moline Quad-City - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/28

5:46 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 04m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

MolineLexington

MLI Moline Quad-City - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/8

5:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

MolineLexington

MLI Moline Quad-City - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/8

11:26 am-8:59 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$284
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoLexington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/14

6:55 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

ChicagoLexington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/9

4:09 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Lexington

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lexington (average of $319). Flying from Illinois to Lexington 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 LEX?

When flying from Illinois to Lexington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lexington

The most flights from USIL to LEX are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Lexington flights typically cost between $299 and $431 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $329 on American Airlines (Dec 19-Jan 17).

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

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lexington from Illinois?

    Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Lexington. It is only a 5.6 mi journey from Blue Grass (LEX) to Lexington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Lexington?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Illinois to Lexington in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 30m. The distance between Illinois and Lexington is about 323 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Lexington?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Lexington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Lexington are Envoy Air (100%), Royal Jordanian (89%) and Republic Airways (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Lexington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $291. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lexington Blue Grass) can be booked for $329 on average, our data indicates $441 when flying from Illinois to Lexington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lexington (average of $319). Flying from Illinois to Lexington 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Lexington

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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