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$138+ Cheap flights from Montana to Illinois

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BZN — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Montana to Illinois

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$138
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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From Montana to Illinois
One-way flight from Montana to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Montana to Illinois
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/216:29 amBIL - ORD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Fri 3/287:10 pmORD - BIL
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$249
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.
Wed 5/72:40 pmBIL - ORD
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/115:05 amORD - BIL
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$250
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/101:18 pmBZN - ORD
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Mon 4/146:55 pmORD - BZN
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/21$269
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:38 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop10h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/317:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$269
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.
Wed 11/51:47 pmBZN - STL
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:15 amSTL - BZN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$287
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:10 pmBZN - ORD
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/59:09 amORD - BZN
Nonstop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$299
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Sun 4/69:53 pmFCA - ORD
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 amORD - FCA
1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$303
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Thu 7/171:44 pmBZN - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/219:45 amORD - BZN
Nonstop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$304
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Tue 5/65:55 pmFCA - ORD
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 5/79:30 amORD - FCA
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/20$305
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Wed 9/102:55 pmBZN - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/157:45 amORD - BZN
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$308
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 9/1111:41 amFCA - ORD
Nonstop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/168:05 amORD - FCA
Nonstop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$309
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:05 pmMSO - ORD
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1911:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$311

Find flights from Montana to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Montana 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

Montana

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BillingsChicago

BIL - ORD

BILORD

Billings Logan Intl

Fri 3/21

6:29 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

7:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$249

BillingsChicago

BIL - ORD

BILORD

Billings Logan Intl

Wed 5/7

2:40 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

5:05 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 34m

$250

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 3/25

6:38 pm-5:40 am

1 stop10h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$269

BozemanChicago

BZN - ORD

BZNORD

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 4/10

1:18 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$269

BozemanSt. Louis

BZN - STL

BZNSTL

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 4/3

5:45 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/7

5:35 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$287

BozemanChicago

BZN - ORD

BZNORD

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 4/2

2:10 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:09 am-11:37 am

Nonstop3h 28m

$299

BozemanChicago

BZN - ORD

BZNORD

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 7/17

1:44 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

9:45 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$304

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 5/16

10:05 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

11:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$311

BozemanChicago

BZN - MDW

BZNMDW

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 4/10

10:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

5:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 20m

$314

BillingsChicago

BIL - MDW

BILMDW

Billings Logan Intl

Wed 3/5

6:25 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/10

7:09 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from Montana to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Montana to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montana to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Montana 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 MT to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Montana 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.

When flying from Montana to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Montana to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Montana to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from USMT to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Montana to Illinois to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Montana to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montana to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Montana 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 5 airlines flying from Montana to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$205Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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