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$179+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bay City (MBS)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MBS
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bay City

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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:00 amMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$209
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:00 amORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/22:10 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$269
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:02 pmORD - MBS
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Mon 2/26:07 pmMBS - ORD
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/13$279
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:50 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/22:10 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$294
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:50 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/22:15 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$304
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:00 amORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/25:46 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$319
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:00 amORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/277:00 amMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$339
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:50 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/22:10 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$384
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:30 amORD - MBS
2 stops16h 13mDelta
Mon 2/26:07 pmMBS - ORD
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/13$407
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:50 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/25:46 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$417
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:00 amORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:15 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$429
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:08 pmMDW - MBS
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Sat 1/36:45 amMBS - MDW
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/15$514

Find flight deals from Illinois to Bay City

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Round-trip from

$179
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Average price

$299
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Bay City 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 Bay City that are best for you.

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ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

10:55 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 1/19

5:46 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$179

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

11:00 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 1/3

7:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$209

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:50 am-11:16 am

1 stop3h 26m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sun 1/25

6:13 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$229

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:50 am-11:16 am

1 stop3h 26m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 1/19

6:07 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$264

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

11:00 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 2/2

2:10 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$269

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

5:50 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 2/2

2:10 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$294

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

5:50 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Bay City MBS Intl

Fri 1/2

2:15 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$304

MolineBay City

MLI - MBS

MLIMBS

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/14

3:52 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop3h 08m

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 2/18

2:15 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$309

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/26

11:00 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 2/2

5:46 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$319

ChicagoBay City

ORD - MBS

ORDMBS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/26

11:00 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 12/27

7:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$339

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bay City (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Bay City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 December 15, 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.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bay City?

    Departing from Illinois to Bay City will take you 1h 31m. The distance from Illinois to Bay City is about 221 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Bay City is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bay City MBS Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - 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 (76%), SkyWest Airlines (68%) or United Airlines (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bay City (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Bay City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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