$29 Cheap flights to Illinois

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Cheap flights to Illinois from $29 One Way, $58 Round Trip

$58 return flights and $29 one-way flights to Illinois were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Apr 22 - Wed, May 7

LGA

New York

ORD

Chicago

$58

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Thu, May 1 - Thu, May 8

EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$84

Roundtrip

just found

Wed, May 14 - Fri, May 16

LGA

New York

MDW

Chicago

$149

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Wed, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 28

EWR

New York

MDW

Chicago

$177

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 28

LGA

New York

STL

St. Louis

$177

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7

EWR

New York

STL

St. Louis

$179

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

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Mar 10, 2018

Great overall service. Smooth landing. Plane was even early.

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Denver to Chicago · United

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DFW	Chicago	March 29 to April 5	$196
ATL	Chicago	March 30 to April 1	$198
LAX	Chicago	March 30 to April 8	$305
LGA	St. Louis	March 28 to April 1	$318
ATL	St. Louis	March 29 to April 2	$339
LAX	Chicago	March 28 to April 3	$360
EWR	Moline	March 29 to March 31	$405
JFK	Bloomington	March 29 to April 4	$503
ATL	Moline	March 29 to April 13	$524
LAX	St. Louis	March 29 to April 4	$579
ATL	Peoria	March 28 to April 1	$693
PVG	Chicago	March 30 to April 6	$1,341
CAN	Chicago	March 30 to April 14	$1,353
PEK	Chicago	March 28 to April 1	$1,357
PVG	St. Louis	March 28 to May 26	$1,451

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Freehand Chicago

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$126

includes taxes & fees

$107 per night

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,694 reviews)

"I liked the location, the affordable prices and the friendliness."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94

includes taxes & fees

$80 per night

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

6.8/10 (2,073 reviews)

"I had good room, it's only that it was freezing winter and the room got freezing cold ( the window sealing would need to be seen to)"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2881 Touhy Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$56

includes taxes & fees

$50 per night

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,398 reviews)

"It was good. Neighbors were loud but when we got loud, they complained."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

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Ohio House Motel

600 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$101

includes taxes & fees

$86 per night

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Stay at this motel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

"The area around the hotel is very dirty and noisy, as they are on a main thoroughfare. The hotel is obviously aware of this though, as the provide ear plugs in your room! The parking lot was well maintained though, and clean compared to the main road. The room itself was very neat and clean. Smelled ..."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Illinois Apartment Hotels

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

11 S Lasalle St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$169

includes taxes & fees

$144 per night

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

A Great Hotel

"It was such a nice room with plenty of space. Great location and great parking. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Millennium Park

55 E Washington St., Chicago, IL

Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

5.2/10 (112 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

410 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL

$141

includes taxes & fees

$120 per night

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Schaumburg

901 E Woodfield Office Ct, Schaumburg, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$114

includes taxes & fees

$99 per night

Apr 17 - Apr 18

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

"Good! The only critique would be that we didn't have enough linens for the amount of people we booked for our stay. There weren't enough staff on call to bring them, either, so we had to stop by late at night to get necessities (towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets). Otherwise, service was excellent, ..."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$149

includes taxes & fees

$127 per night

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,756 reviews)

"This is a great property for families. It had a large breakfast area. A lot of places to hang out outside of the room. The view from the room was great too."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

River Hotel

75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$136

includes taxes & fees

$116 per night

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (3,946 reviews)

"Clean great location downtown good price"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

25 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

Fully refundable

$115

includes taxes & fees

$98 per night

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)

"Nice stay clean and location was great"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

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L7 Chicago by LOTTE

225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$193

includes taxes & fees

$164 per night

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,937 reviews)

"Great Service !!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Illinois

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

511 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$169

includes taxes & fees

$144 per night

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,644 reviews)

"All workers were extremely kind!"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$179

includes taxes & fees

$156 per night

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,657 reviews)

"Hotel was nice, clean, great staff and location. Hotel rooms are a little outdated but works"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$149

includes taxes & fees

$127 per night

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,756 reviews)

"This is a great property for families. It had a large breakfast area. A lot of places to hang out outside of the room. The view from the room was great too."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

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$236

includes taxes & fees

$201 per night

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,228 reviews)

I'll stay again

"Simple friendly check in, let us know when room was ready via text. Clean, comfortable room. Nice hotel within 5-10 minute safe walking distance to restarants, the parks, river and shopping, bean, fountain etc. A 30-45 minute safe walk or short uber to museums and or soldier field."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Look up the deals from the 12 airlines that offer services to Illinois. Whether you want to get comfortable in the pointy end of the plane or cut costs in economy, there’ll be a seat for you. Head for O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with one of these reputable carriers:

United Airlines - 612 flights to Illinois per month
American Airlines - 339 flights to Illinois per month
Air Canada - 190 flights to Illinois per month

How much is a flight to Illinois?

Prices for round-trip flights to Illinois this past week fluctuated between $58 and $1,451. If you were traveling one-way out of New York (LGA), you could have nabbed tickets from as low as $29.

How to book the cheapest flight to Illinois?

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Consider departing from or arriving at nearby airports to save extra cash. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function below. It will list any available options.
Also, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link to see the prices for days around your chosen departure. You may be able to pick up cheaper flight deals if you’re flexible with your schedule.
To fine tune your results, click on ‘Show options.’ You can search based on airlines, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select your preferred departure and arrival times under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left.
Once you know your travel dates, don’t delay booking your flight. Fares normally get more expensive as the departure date nears.
Save big on your vacation by bundling your flights, hotels and car rentals into an Orbitz package deal. Your budget will thank you.
Don’t travel during the busy season if you can. By steering clear of summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can save plenty on your airfare.

What is the best time to book a flight to Illinois?

Reserve your seats to Illinois in January. This is the best month for low prices, closely followed by February and August. Snap up cheap flights and enjoy your dream getaway with Orbitz.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Illinois?

When it comes to cheap airfares to Illinois, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A rewarding flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Illinois?

Think about leaving early in the week to score cheap flights to Illinois. Orbitz data from 2020 indicates Monday is typically the most affordable day to head off, followed by Tuesday. Saturday was found to have the most expensive ticket prices. This is possibly because many passengers prefer to begin their trip after a long working week.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, consider departing sometime in August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to travel if you’re looking for cheap flights to Illinois. As you might expect, airfares rise in the busy month of June and flights sell out fast.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

We understand that plans can change and flexibility is more important than ever. That’s why you can search for flights that have free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Simply click on “Filter by flexible change policies” and we’ll show you fares with more flexibility than a lollipop left in the sun!

What do I need for the flight to Illinois?

The secret to a hassle-free flight is preparation. Listed below are some useful tips that’ll help get you ready for your journey:

Before you step on board the plane, you’ll need to show some type of government-issued ID, such as a passport. You’ll also need your boarding pass. If you’re traveling with children, check with your airline about which documents they require — if any.
Take some activities to keep you occupied on your trip to Illinois. Books and electronic devices like tablets and laptops will do the trick. Be sure to take a water bottle with you too. Even on a short flight, it’s important to stay well-hydrated.
It can get very cool on the plane. If you’d prefer not to shiver your way through the flight, wear an extra layer of clothes.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Illinois?

There are ways of booking first or business-class fares to Illinois that won’t burn a hole through your savings. Pick up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these helpful tips:

Be flexible. By being open to a range of travel dates, you’ll have a better chance of finding a deal on first or business-class airfares.
Budget airlines offer first or business-class seating at more affordable prices. Give the full-service carriers a miss and go with one of these cheaper options.
Take advantage of your airline’s customer loyalty program and use points to upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to Illinois?

Illinois is a lively place in May, June and August. If you’re thinking of visiting during these months, it would be wise to book early to ensure you pick up the greatest deals. Want to know what the summer’s like in Illinois? Average daily temperatures typically range between 65 ºF and 80 ºF. Like most of the Northern Hemisphere, summertime begins June 20 here.

Travel tips for Illinois

The possibilities for adventure in Illinois are almost endless — and Disneyland® is just one place you’ll find it. Arrange a car rental, find out how to reach this top attraction and then get moving!
One of Illinois’s most well-known cities, Chicago is the ideal place to begin a big road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — it’s what vacations are for!

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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$29 Cheap flights to Illinois

Top places to visit in Illinois

Chicago

Cheap flights to Illinois from $29 One Way, $58 Round Trip

Flights Review

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Illinois Accommodation Deals

Freehand Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Ohio House Motel

Our Top Illinois Apartment Hotels

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Millennium Park

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Schaumburg

Score Epic Illinois Accommodation Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

River Hotel

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Family Friendly Hotels in Illinois

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Hyatt Regency Chicago

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