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$95+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Madison (MSN)

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.
ORD — MSN
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Madison (MSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(American Airlines)
From Illinois to Madison Truax Field
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/1112:40 pmORD - MSN
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/184:12 pmMSN - ORD
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/2011:04 amSTL - MSN
1 stop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2511:12 amMSN - STL
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/810:22 amSTL - MSN
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Mon 2/105:40 pmMSN - STL
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/15$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/98:52 amORD - MSN
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1112:40 pmMSN - ORD
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/13:59 pmMLI - MSN
1 stop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/56:30 amMSN - MLI
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/315:15 pmSTL - MSN
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/48:27 amMSN - STL
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/77:00 amORD - MSN
3 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/97:10 pmMSN - ORD
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 2/95:33 amBMI - MSN
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/154:12 pmMSN - BMI
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/141:26 pmMDW - MSN
1 stop20h 52mDelta
Mon 2/179:38 amMSN - MDW
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/16$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/147:10 pmORD - MSN
1 stop15h 08mDelta
Mon 2/179:38 amMSN - ORD
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/16$487
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/912:15 pmSTL - MSN
3 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/156:16 pmMSN - STL
2 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/141:11 pmSPI - MSN
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/206:27 pmMSN - SPI
1 stop42h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$606

Find flights from Illinois to Madison within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Madison 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 January 17, 2025.

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ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

12:40 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/18

4:12 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$189

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/20

11:04 am-2:07 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/25

11:12 am-7:29 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$214

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/8

10:22 am-2:13 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/10

5:40 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$219

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

8:52 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/11

12:40 pm-1:52 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$219

MolineMadison

MLI - MSN

MLIMSN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/1

3:59 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/5

6:30 am-10:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

$229

St. LouisMadison

STL - MSN

STLMSN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/31

5:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/4

8:27 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$279

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

7:00 am-9:08 am

3 stops26h 08m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 2/9

7:10 pm-9:39 am

1 stop14h 29m

$353

BloomingtonMadison

BMI - MSN

BMIMSN

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 2/9

5:33 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 40m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/15

4:12 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$386

ChicagoMadison

MDW - MSN

MDWMSN

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/14

1:26 pm-10:18 am

1 stop20h 52m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/17

9:38 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$487

ChicagoMadison

ORD - MSN

ORDMSN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/14

7:10 pm-10:18 am

1 stop15h 08m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/17

9:38 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$487

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Madison

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Madison

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Illinois to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 IL to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Madison, 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 Illinois to Madison

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Madison. 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MSN are scheduled on a Wednesday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Madison by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madison ranges from 1.2 - 4.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Madison when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Madison by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madison, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Madison, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Madison. 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 into for flights to Madison from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Madison, you will be flying into Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. Delta flights start at $100 while deals on United Airlines start at $125 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Madison is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Madison Truax Field. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Madison Truax Field or Chicago Midway - Madison Truax Field.

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

    Before booking your flight to Madison from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (83%), Air Wisconsin (77%), Japan Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Madison?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Madison is generally $274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Madison Truax Field), you can expect to pay $219 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Illinois to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 Illinois to Madison

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Madison. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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