$88 Cheap flights to Illinois

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Cheap flights to Illinois from $88 One Way, $176 Round Trip

$176 return flights and $88 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.

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 15

JFK

New York

ORD

Chicago

$176

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26

EWR

New York

RFD

Rockford

$176

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22

EWR

New York

ORD

Chicago

$181

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 29

JFK

New York

RFD

Rockford

$186

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2

EWR

New York

STL

St. Louis

$187

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

EWR

New York

MDW

Chicago

$197

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATL	Chicago	June 13 to June 16	$222
ATL	Chicago	June 13 to June 16	$228
ATL	St. Louis	June 14 to June 22	$286
EWR	Rockford	June 13 to June 27	$359
ATL	Rockford	June 13 to June 27	$359
LAX	Chicago	June 12 to June 14	$461
ATL	Moline	June 13 to June 20	$501
LAX	Chicago	June 14 to June 16	$502
EWR	Evansville	June 12 to June 19	$547
ATL	Peoria	June 14 to June 15	$744
EWR	Bloomington	June 14 to June 21	$757
LAX	Savoy	June 12 to June 15	$760
LAX	Rockford	June 13 to June 27	$803
PVG	Chicago	June 13 to July 13	$1,492
PVG	Chicago	June 12 to June 19	$2,277

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Illinois Accommodation Deals

Freehand Chicago

19 East Ohio Street Chicago IL

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$137 nightly

$162 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

8/10 Very Good! (3,059 reviews)

"Beautifully maintained historic, but updated property. Incredible views, great walking area, full of just about anything! Great trip!"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

65 E Harrison St Chicago IL

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$134 nightly

$159 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

7.4/10 Good! (2,601 reviews)

"Great walking location to Grant Park & Millennium Park. Also close to bus stops"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL

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$65 nightly

$73 total

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,949 reviews)

"For a simple stay, this place fits the bill. The staff was awesome. The area doesn’t have much but a Subway Sandwich shop that’s open til 11pm on Sundays, which was a plus for me, so plan on renting a car or grabbing a ride share for all of your activities."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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Ohio House Motel

600 N La Salle Drive Chicago IL

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$178 nightly

$209 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,119 reviews)

"The motel is in a great spot in River North. Easy access to most things you would want to see and do in Chicago. The rooms have been nicely redone with nice furnishings and modern bathrooms. The motel itself is located on two busy roads, so there is a lot of just general city noise. When I checked ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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

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$207 nightly

$246 total

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

"Loved my stay here! Great location and comfy living for an extended stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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

$180 nightly

$217 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,116 reviews)

"Clean, convenient, staff was very helpful We will use this place again when we stay in Chicago"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Schaumburg

901 E Woodfield Office Ct Schaumburg IL

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$121 nightly

$139 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

"Great experience. We'll definitely return!"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

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

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$145 nightly

$173 total

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8/10 Very Good! (10,175 reviews)

"We had a clean room, the staff was attentive. It was a great experience!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

166 E Superior Street Chicago IL

Fully refundable

$154 nightly

$183 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

7.8/10 Good! (1,520 reviews)

"👍"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

9300 Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont IL

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$135 nightly

$154 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,619 reviews)

"Very helpful, polite and nice staff. Clean and confortable rooms. Close to airport."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL

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$203 nightly

$242 total

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,350 reviews)

"Clean, quiet rooms, decent buffet, location, location location"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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

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$239 nightly

$284 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this 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! (2,870 reviews)

"Over all it was a pleasant stay. My only complaint was I reported the Kerig wasn't working and they said they would replace it however they never did. There were not many options on their menu for us who have celiac. The woman taking omlet orders was very kind and they were delicious and amazingly ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

17 E Monroe St Chicago IL

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$209 nightly

$248 total

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)

"Check in was horrible. The longest lines you can imagine….face me 250 Hilton points….not useful for me. Property is beautiful if you look closely but it is not well maintained."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St Chicago IL

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$208 nightly

$247 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.6/10 Excellent! (5,958 reviews)

"staff was very professional"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Dr Chicago IL

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$220 nightly

$262 total

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Total with taxes and fees

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,497 reviews)

"The first impression was our check in, she made sure to let us know upgrade options, which, to our delight, were affordable and turned out great, loved our river front view and space! King suite. The hotel is smack dab where you want to be, walking distance to every thing! Love Chicago, river front ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Illinois

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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 $176 and $2,277. If you were traveling one-way out of New York (EWR), you could have nabbed tickets from as low as $88.

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!

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