$27 Cheap flights to Illinois

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Cheap flights to Illinois from $27 One Way, $58 Round Trip

$58 return flights and $27 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.

Thu, May 29 - Thu, May 29

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Atlanta

ORD

Chicago

$58

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Wed, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 6

EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$67

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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 21

ATL

Atlanta

MDW

Chicago

$69

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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 14

ATL

Atlanta

STL

St. Louis

$104

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Tue, May 27 - Wed, May 28

SEA

Seattle

ORD

Chicago

$121

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Sat, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 25

EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$137

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EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$137

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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6

SEA

Seattle

STL

St. Louis

$150

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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12

SEA

Seattle

MDW

Chicago

$154

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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11

EWR

New York

MDW

Chicago

$157

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Sat, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 25

EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$157

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Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28

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St. Louis

$173

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATL	Chicago	May 18 to May 22	$88
ATL	Chicago	May 17 to May 20	$107
LAX	Chicago	May 18 to May 20	$201
JFK	St. Louis	May 17 to May 29	$203
EWR	Chicago	May 18 to May 28	$222
EWR	Peoria	May 17 to May 24	$257
LAX	Chicago	May 17 to May 20	$263
ATL	Evansville	May 16 to May 22	$464
LAX	St. Louis	May 18 to May 27	$479
DFW	Savoy	May 17 to May 21	$504
EWR	Springfield	May 17 to May 20	$515
LAX	Bloomington	May 17 to May 27	$516
ATL	Peoria	May 17 to May 24	$539
PVG	Chicago	May 18 to May 22	$1,145
PVG	St. Louis	May 18 to August 28	$1,388

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

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Freehand Chicago

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117

includes taxes & fees

$100 per night

May 26 - May 27

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! (1,763 reviews)

"Affordable, in the city and the red line is right there."

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$101

includes taxes & fees

$86 per night

May 11 - May 12

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 ...

7/10 Good! (2,131 reviews)

"Nice central location"

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2881 Touhy Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$53

includes taxes & fees

$47 per night

May 12 - May 13

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! (1,437 reviews)

"Excellent staff! Especially Perla the housekeeper lady is so nice."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

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Ohio House Motel

600 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$125

includes taxes & fees

$106 per night

May 11 - May 12

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)

"If youre driving its great to keep an eye on your car at a safe parking. Great location close to many dining options"

Reviewed on May 7, 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

$249

includes taxes & fees

$212 per night

May 25 - May 26

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! (1,005 reviews)

"Great"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$188

includes taxes & fees

$160 per night

May 26 - May 27

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)

"Location was excellent. Staff was amazing"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Schaumburg

901 E Woodfield Office Ct, Schaumburg, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$128

includes taxes & fees

$111 per night

May 19 - May 20

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! (1,003 reviews)

"Nicely"

Reviewed on May 6, 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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Congress Plaza Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$157

includes taxes & fees

$134 per night

May 26 - May 27

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.8/10 Good! (8,761 reviews)

"A tad outdated, yet charming in all of the right spots. If you can look past some flaws here and there, they make up for elsewhere."

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$204

includes taxes & fees

$174 per night

May 26 - May 27

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! (4,007 reviews)

"Very happy with my stay at Embassy Suite, would have given 5 stars if the hotel parking wasn’t so expensive."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

198 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$198

includes taxes & fees

$168 per night

May 11 - May 12

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,196 reviews)

"Awesome 👏"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

909 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

$214

includes taxes & fees

$183 per night

May 26 - May 27

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Great Stay at the Westin

"We had a great stay at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and professional. The room was excellent, the hotel restaurant and bar were great, and the valet/bell staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on May 6, 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

$213

includes taxes & fees

$181 per night

May 11 - May 12

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! (2,659 reviews)

Great place

"Friendly and helpful staff. Had a great stay. Bathroom could use more ventilation but overall a great place. And very convenient location"

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$189

includes taxes & fees

$164 per night

May 26 - May 27

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! (1,710 reviews)

"Near the art institute and all of the Loop attractions. Very nice staff."

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$204

includes taxes & fees

$174 per night

May 26 - May 27

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! (4,007 reviews)

"Very happy with my stay at Embassy Suite, would have given 5 stars if the hotel parking wasn’t so expensive."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$271

includes taxes & fees

$231 per night

May 26 - May 27

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! (3,215 reviews)

"It’s convenient location and have nice views!"

Reviewed on May 4, 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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Compact

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4 people

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5 people

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5 people

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Illinois

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Discount flights to Illinois can be combined with car rental to get you additional savings. Just use our Flight Matrix to see how your budget air ticket can be combined with a car rental to make your trip not only inexpensive but also more convenient.

Use Multiple Airlines To Ensure You Get The Best Deal

Orbitz allows you to use multiple airlines for flights to Illinois. By using a combination of airlines for discount flights you are guaranteed to get the lowest fares each way and get the schedule that is most convenient for you.

Store Your Frequent Flyer Information on Orbitz For Easy Access

Booking with Orbitz will still allow you to apply miles for flights to Illinois to your frequent flyer program. Not only that, but your frequent flyer information will be safely stored on our website, so it will be easy to access the next time you book a discount air ticket with Orbitz.

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Look up the deals from the 24 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 $1,388. If you were traveling one-way out of Atlanta (ATL), you could have nabbed tickets from as low as $27.

How to book the cheapest flight to Illinois?

Scoring cheap flights to Illinois is as easy as booking with Orbitz. But if you’re eager to make sure you’re nabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips your wallet will love:

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!

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

$27 Cheap flights to Illinois

Top places to visit in Illinois

Chicago

Cheap flights to Illinois from $27 One Way, $58 Round Trip

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

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Congress Plaza Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

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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More to explore for Illinois

Illinois

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