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$44+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Texas

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DFW
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Texas

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Texas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Texas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$96
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/3111:38 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/13$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/243:51 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Tue 1/68:00 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/75:30 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/14$107
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:57 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/61:35 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/13$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/243:51 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/812:26 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:05 amIAH - ORD
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/243:51 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/75:30 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/317:57 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/71:35 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/13$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/3010:22 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/61:35 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/249:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:13 pmIAH - ORD
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$131
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:09 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/315:30 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$134

Find flight deals from Illinois to Texas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Texas flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$85
(Frontier)

One-way from

$44
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$106 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Texas 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Texas that are best for you.

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ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/9

9:15 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/9

1:15 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$128

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DAL

MDWDAL

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

8:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$157

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

2:10 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

8:17 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$157

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DAL

MDWDAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 2/21

7:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$157

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/3

9:56 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$177

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:15 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/23

7:17 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DAL

MDWDAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

6:50 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 2/15

6:35 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

4:50 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

7:20 am-10:07 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$177

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DAL

MDWDAL

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

5:55 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 1/23

4:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DAL

MDWDAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

8:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 2/13

10:45 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/15

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Texas

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $56). Flying from Illinois to Texas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 TX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Texas, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Texas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Texas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Texas. 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 Texas. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to Texas have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,185 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,080 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Texas. 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 Illinois to Texas?

    For as low as $157, Frontier can have you in Texas from Illinois in 2h 25m. There are 793 mi between Illinois and Texas. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $35. Frontier flights start at $37 while deals on Southwest start at $73 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $56). Flying from Illinois to Texas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Texas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Texas. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ContourCheapest$167Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$216Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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