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$179+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Madison (MSN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Madison

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Madison flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From Illinois to Madison Truax Field
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:45 pmORD - MSN
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/158:10 amMSN - ORD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:47 amORD - MSN
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/137:58 amMSN - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/55:30 amSTL - MSN
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/118:27 pmMSN - STL
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/186:40 amSTL - MSN
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Tue 7/151:28 pmMSN - STL
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/10$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/198:10 amSTL - MSN
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/278:10 amMSN - STL
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$314
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:41 amORD - MSN
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/58:14 pmMSN - ORD
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/53:45 pmMLI - MSN
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:35 amMSN - MLI
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/56:17 amMLI - MSN
1 stop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/78:27 pmMSN - MLI
1 stop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:43 amORD - MSN
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/210:19 amMSN - ORD
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$502

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Madison 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Madison that are best for you.

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ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

12:45 pm-1:54 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/15

8:10 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

8:16 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/2

1:27 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$184

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 16m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/11

8:27 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop3h 24m

$214

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/15

5:37 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 7/20

6:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop3h 48m

$308

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/3

5:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/9

12:20 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$329

MolineMadison

MLI - MSN

MLIMSN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/5

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 7/7

6:35 am-10:22 am

1 stop3h 47m

$388

MolineMadison

MLI - MSN

MLIMSN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/5

6:17 am-9:10 am

1 stop2h 53m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 7/7

8:27 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$399

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

10:43 am-8:01 am

2 stops21h 18m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/2

10:19 am-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$502

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

12:04 pm-1:07 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$204

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/3

6:40 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Madison

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Illinois to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Madison, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Madison

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Madison. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MSN are scheduled on a Thursday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Madison by month

Plan your trip to Madison by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madison ranges from 1.2 - 4.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Madison when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Madison by month

Plan your trip to Madison by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madison, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Madison, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Illinois to Madison, you will be flying into Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $204. Delta flights start at $216 while deals on United Airlines start at $219 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Madison is Lambert-St Louis - Madison Truax Field. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Madison Truax Field or Chicago Midway - Madison Truax Field.

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

    Before booking your flight to Madison from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (96%), Japan Airlines (93%), ANA( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Madison?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Madison is generally $321, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $184. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Madison Truax Field), you can expect to pay $229 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Illinois to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 airline flying from Illinois to Madison

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Madison. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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