$21 Cheap flights to Illinois

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Cheap flights to Illinois from $21 One Way, $41 Round Trip

$41 return flights and $21 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, May 15 - Wed, May 15

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New York

ORD

Chicago

$41

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Atlanta

ORD

Chicago

$41

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Los Angeles

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St. Louis

$80

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Chicago

$97

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ORD

Chicago

$109

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Chicago

$116

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Columbus

STL

St. Louis

$118

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Columbus

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St. Louis

$128

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Los Angeles

MDW

Chicago

$128

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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4

LGA

New York

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St. Louis

$140

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Wed, May 29 - Thu, May 30

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Columbus

MDW

Chicago

$156

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Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30

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Columbus

ORD

Chicago

$156

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CMH

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STL

St. Louis

$202

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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*
CMH	St. Louis	May 5 to May 11	$248
CMH	Peoria	May 4 to May 7	$315
CMH	Chicago	May 4 to May 13	$420
CMH	Chicago	May 5 to May 6	$487
CMH	Evansville	May 4 to May 15	$605

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Freehand Chicago

19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$98

per night

May 28 - May 29

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. ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)

"Very cozy!"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$126

per night

May 28 - May 29

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

6.2/10 (1,638 reviews)

"I love thz place"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2881 Touhy Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$65

per night

May 20 - May 21

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

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Ohio House Motel

600 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$132

per night

May 12 - May 13

Stay at this motel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"Awesome staff, so beautiful and clean."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

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

$219

per night

May 23 - May 24

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

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Nice place - needs maintenance on a few items

"Nice hotel Elevator doors need maintenance Had to call maintenance for our room handle - was almost falling off"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

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

$166

per night

May 27 - May 28

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

"Very friendly staff, thanks to Ruben for his very friendly treatment"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago - Schaumburg

901 E Woodfield Office Ct, Schaumburg, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$127

per night

May 19 - May 20

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

Better than some but dated.

"The place was great, dated though. No extra pillows or blankets or couch pillows. Decor was dated. The under the stairs outside the door was dirty and that’s where the garbage and dirty linen is collected. Peeling paint, cheap side table in the living room. Small bathroom toilet and shower area. ..."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

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

$159

per night

May 13 - May 14

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 rooms ...

7.6/10 Good! (6,629 reviews)

"I like the Congress Plaza because it's still a reasonably priced downtown hotel that is close to a lot of downtown attractions. I didn't find the counter staff particularly professional, friendly, or helpful this particular visit. Was a bit disappointed by that. Otherwise, we liked our rooms (539 ..."

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

River Hotel

75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$169

per night

May 12 - May 13

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! (2,834 reviews)

"Loved the free water. Hotel staff (Pedro) was very friendly & helpful! The room was the perfect size for one person."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$140

per night

May 15 - May 16

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

7.6/10 Good! (2,541 reviews)

"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

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Eurostars Magnificent Mile

660 North State Street, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$170

per night

May 12 - May 13

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

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,875 reviews)

"Had a very nice stay. It was super clean well maintenance. Staff was good too and hotel in the best location for everything"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

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

$173

per night

May 10 - May 11

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

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,408 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cribs

Travelers say...

"Great place to stay and centrally located. The breakfast area floor was filthy and constantly sticky. Not sure how often the rooms are vacuumed and the missed a day cleaning our room."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$173

per night

May 26 - May 27

Stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,189 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, close to beach, bicycle rentals, extra beds/cribs

Ballet weekend

"The staff are excellent! Jay from Lockwood restaurant and bar was absolutely welcoming, made us feel like we were part of the family!! Jay also, made us feel comfortable!! He is the epitome of integrity and professionalism!! The food was excellent!! Our room was clean and in fair condition!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

600 N State St, Chicago, IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$165

per night

May 27 - May 28

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

7.8/10 Good! (2,226 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cribs

Travelers say...

"Had a great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The included breakfast exceeded my expectations."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

Fully refundable

$190

per night

May 27 - May 28

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,484 reviews)

Families like: Close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cribs, laundry

Relaxing & Amazing

"Absolutely phenomenal"

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

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 30 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 $41 and $605. If you were traveling one-way out of New York (LGA), you could have nabbed tickets from as low as $21.

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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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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$21 Cheap flights to Illinois

Top places to visit in Illinois

Chicago

Cheap flights to Illinois from $21 One Way, $41 Round Trip

Flights Review

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

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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

River Hotel

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

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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