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$164+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bay City (MBS)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MBS
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bay City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Bay City flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$188
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$319

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less
From Illinois to Bay City MBS Intl
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Bay City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Bay City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/206:25 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/274:43 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/229:10 amORD - MBS
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sun 8/243:33 pmMBS - ORD
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/30$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 10/309:35 amMDW - MBS
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Sun 11/23:24 pmMBS - MDW
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/30$259
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:05 amEVV - MBS
2 stops5h 43mDelta
Wed 12/106:00 amMBS - EVV
2 stops11h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/27$451
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:59 amMLI - MBS
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/177:00 amMBS - MLI
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$529

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Bay City that are best for you.

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ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 8/27

4:43 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$188

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

9:10 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sun 8/24

3:33 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$214

ChicagoBay City

MDW - MBS

MDWMBS

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

9:35 am-2:44 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sun 11/2

3:24 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$259

EvansvilleBay City

EVV - MBS

EVVMBS

Evansville Dress Regional

Sat 12/6

10:05 am-4:48 pm

2 stops5h 43m

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$451

MolineBay City

MLI - MBS

MLIMBS

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/13

10:59 am-4:10 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sun 8/17

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

$529

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

7:10 am-10:54 am

1 stop2h 44m

$164

ChicagoBay City

MDW - MBS

MDWMBS

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/22

9:31 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$167

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$204

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Bay City

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bay City (average of $322). Flying from Illinois to Bay City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 MBS?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Bay City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Bay City, 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 Bay City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Bay City. 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MBS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Bay City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bay City. 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 Bay City. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Bay City have to say. 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
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 Bay City. 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 Bay City from Illinois?

    Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), located 10.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Bay City.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Bay City?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Bay City is Chicago Midway - Bay City MBS Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bay City MBS Intl or Evansville Dress Regional - Bay City MBS Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Bay City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Bay City consider choosing Emirates (79%), SkyWest Airlines (73%) or United Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Bay City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - Bay City MBS Intl) can be booked for $417 on average our data indicates $329 when flying from Illinois to Bay City.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Bay City?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Bay City 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 Bay City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bay City (average of $322). Flying from Illinois to Bay City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 Bay City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Bay City. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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