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$43+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Illinois

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NYC — ORD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$89
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$43
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$95 or less
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Wed 3/56:00 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/85:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$89
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:58 amLGA - ORD
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/155:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$95
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2511:01 amJFK - MDW
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Tue 4/14:40 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$98
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:01 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Tue 4/19:22 amORD - JFK
1 stop23h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:30 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/35:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/14:00 pmLGA - MDW
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Tue 3/117:50 amMDW - LGA
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$100
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/710:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Tue 4/82:45 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$104
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Tue 3/410:10 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Sat 3/82:25 pmORD - EWR
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$110
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1110:59 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Thu 3/134:30 pmORD - LGA
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$114
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Mon 3/39:18 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:08 amORD - EWR
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$140
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Thu 5/110:35 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mJetBlue
Thu 5/81:12 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$147
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Sun 4/136:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
Mon 4/148:45 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/20$147

Find flights from New York to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 21, 2025.

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New York

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$89

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/12

10:58 am-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$95

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

11:01 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/1

4:40 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

$98

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

5:30 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$100

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

1:01 pm-9:05 am

1 stop21h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

9:22 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 38m

$100

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/1

4:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/8

12:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$100

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$104

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 3/4

10:10 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

2:25 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$110

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/11

10:59 pm-7:48 am

1 stop9h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$114

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 3/5

6:00 pm-8:21 am

1 stop15h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

2:25 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$131

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Illinois

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 21, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Illinois are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl and New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Illinois are Royal Air Maroc (100%), Royal Jordanian (100%) and Air Europa (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $563, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $95 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New York 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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