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$62+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DFW
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Texas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Texas flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$108
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$62
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$128 or less

Good one-way deal

$105 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 11/65:12 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Sun 11/98:53 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$107
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/168:05 amMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/1711:06 amDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$109
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:31 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/262:15 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:25 amORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/109:28 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/228:47 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/256:40 amIAH - ORD
1 stop9h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$114
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:47 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/18:28 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2912:31 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 55mFrontier
Sun 8/318:46 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$123
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/275:18 amSTL - DFW
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2710:00 amDFW - STL
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/212:30 pmSTL - DFW
1 stop5h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/256:45 amDFW - STL
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$136
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:35 amSTL - DFW
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:00 amDFW - STL
Nonstop1h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$141
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:52 pmSTL - DFW
Nonstop1h 57mFrontier
Sun 10/127:00 amDFW - STL
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:15 amORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2710:44 amAUS - ORD
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$156

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Texas that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Texas

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

5:27 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/3

9:21 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$108

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

8:05 am-10:32 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/17

11:06 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$109

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

5:31 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 10/26

2:15 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$113

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

8:47 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/25

5:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$113

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

5:25 am-7:58 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 10/10

9:28 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$114

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

8:47 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

8:28 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$118

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

12:31 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

8:46 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$123

St. LouisDallas

STL - DFW

STLDFW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/27

5:18 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/27

10:00 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$134

St. LouisDallas

STL - DFW

STLDFW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

2:30 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 8/25

6:45 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$136

St. LouisDallas

STL - DFW

STLDFW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/23

10:35 am-11:54 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$141

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 July 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Texas as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USTX are scheduled on a Monday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

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

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 July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

  • 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 $62. Frontier flights start at $67 while deals on American Airlines start at $70 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ContourCheapest$168Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$216Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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