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$109+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$220
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

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October
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:24 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/151:17 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/812:41 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/152:35 pmORD - BFL
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/86:15 amBFL - PIA
2 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1211:01 amPIA - BFL
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/61:22 pmBFL - STL
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/105:38 amSTL - BFL
2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/1312:56 pmBFL - STL
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/191:43 pmSTL - BFL
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:34 amBFL - BMI
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/63:10 pmBMI - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/85:33 amBFL - PIA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/123:33 pmPIA - BFL
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$748

Find flights from Bakersfield to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Illinois 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/8

7:24 pm-5:17 am

1 stop7h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

1:17 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$220

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/8

12:41 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

2:35 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$363

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/8

6:15 am-9:39 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/12

11:01 am-8:58 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$409

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/6

1:22 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

5:38 am-11:34 am

2 stops7h 56m

$424

BakersfieldSt. Louis

BFL - STL

BFLSTL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/13

12:56 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/19

1:43 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$473

BakersfieldBloomington

BFL - BMI

BFLBMI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/1

5:34 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/6

3:10 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$588

BakersfieldPeoria

BFL - PIA

BFLPIA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/8

5:33 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/12

3:33 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$748

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/16

5:34 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$109

BakersfieldMoline

BFL - MLI

BFLMLI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/3

12:50 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$320

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/4

2:09 pm-6:30 am

2 stops14h 21m

$410

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Deals found on 2/21

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Travel insights for flights from Bakersfield to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 BFL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bakersfield to Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to Illinois, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Illinois?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois. It is only a 4.7 mi journey to Meadows Field (BFL) from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to Illinois consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Chicago Midway or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Illinois 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 Bakersfield to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Illinois. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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