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$114+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Illinois

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LEX — ORD
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$167
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$374 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 3/196:40 amLEX - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/247:51 pmORD - LEX
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/115:30 pmLEX - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1610:50 amORD - LEX
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:30 amLEX - ORD
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sat 4/56:45 amORD - LEX
1 stop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/2$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:15 amLEX - STL
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Sun 4/206:50 amSTL - LEX
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/2$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:35 amLEX - MDW
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sun 4/203:02 pmMDW - LEX
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/3$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/166:04 pmLEX - STL
2 stops6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/207:19 amSTL - LEX
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/306:03 pmLEX - MLI
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/76:00 amMLI - LEX
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$259
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:30 pmLEX - STL
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/195:33 pmSTL - LEX
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:22 pmLEX - RFD
1 stop14h 07mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/1710:14 amRFD - LEX
1 stop20h 53mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/3$294
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/302:07 pmLEX - MLI
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/75:35 pmMLI - LEX
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$408
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:07 pmLEX - STL
3 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/199:50 amSTL - LEX
3 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$464
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:20 pmLEX - ORD
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/87:42 pmORD - LEX
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$728

Find flights from Lexington to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

Lexington

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/19

6:40 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

7:51 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$167

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/11

5:30 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

10:50 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$184

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 4/1

7:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

6:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop3h 39m

$187

LexingtonSt. Louis

LEX - STL

LEXSTL

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/16

10:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/20

6:50 am-11:21 am

1 stop3h 31m

$223

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/19

7:35 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

3:02 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$226

LexingtonSt. Louis

LEX - STL

LEXSTL

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/16

6:04 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops6h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/20

7:19 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$234

LexingtonMoline

LEX - MLI

LEXMLI

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/30

6:03 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$259

LexingtonSt. Louis

LEX - STL

LEXSTL

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/16

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/19

5:33 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$289

LexingtonChicago

LEX - RFD

LEXRFD

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/14

9:22 pm-10:29 am

1 stop14h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 5/17

10:14 am-8:07 am

1 stop20h 53m

$294

LexingtonMoline

LEX - MLI

LEXMLI

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/30

2:07 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

5:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$408

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Travel insights for flights from Lexington to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lexington to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 LEX to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lexington 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 March 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Lexington to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington 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 Lexington to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) if they book a flight from Lexington to Illinois. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lexington to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $130. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Lexington to Illinois for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago Midway or Lexington Blue Grass - Lambert-St Louis when deciding on the best route from Lexington to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lexington to Illinois?

    Consider Emirates (86%), GoJet (85%) or British Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lexington to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lexington to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from Lexington to Illinois is generally $1,049, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $184 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Lexington to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 Lexington to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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