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$43+ 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DFW
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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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 March 15, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/159:44 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/179:36 pm
DFW
-
ORD
1 stop7h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Sun 5/2411:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/98:30 am
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Mon 4/1312:31 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:44 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/82:28 pm
DFW
-
ORD
1 stop9h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 5/85:15 am
ORD
-
DFW
1 stop18h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/117:30 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Tue 5/2611:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/512:40 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:30 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$103
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:25 am
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 49m
Frontier
Sun 5/37:55 pm
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/128:30 am
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Thu 4/1610:17 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$104
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:00 pm
ORD
-
DFW
1 stop11h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/137:30 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 6/109:11 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 47m
Frontier
Sat 6/135:43 pm
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$105

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 March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$43
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
From Illinois to Texas
One-way flight from Illinois to Texas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Texas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Texas.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/11

9:11 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 6/14

5:43 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$186

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

1:18 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/2

4:25 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$194
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

4:15 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$207

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

6:24 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 5/19

5:20 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 07m

$217

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

11:55 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 5/10

8:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$217

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

2:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 5/27

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$224

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

2:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 4/27

2:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$226

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 5/5

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$227

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/11

8:05 am-5:06 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 6/15

5:43 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$229

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

2:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$232

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $57). Flying from Illinois to Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 March 15, 2026.

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 14% versus a flight in the morning.

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 March 14, 2026.

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

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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to USTX are scheduled on a Friday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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 March 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 $207, Frontier can have you in Texas from Illinois in 2h 30m. There are 798 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $35. Spirit Airlines flights start at $43 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $57). Flying from Illinois to Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ContourCheapest$164Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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