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$51+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Texas

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ORD — DFW
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Texas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Texas (USTX). 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$126 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Texas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Texas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 5/71:03 pmORD - IAH
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/82:27 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$106
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/128:33 amORD - IAH
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Sat 2/155:58 pmIAH - ORD
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 2/2012:48 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/2612:49 pmDFW - ORD
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 2/165:05 amORD - DFW
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Sat 2/222:41 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/126:00 amMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Mon 2/178:50 amDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 3/16:22 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/29:13 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/275:10 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/77:59 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/256:50 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Mon 3/310:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:20 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Tue 3/185:25 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 2/206:40 amMDW - HOU
1 stop26h 56mFrontier
Mon 2/2410:36 amHOU - MDW
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/261:45 pmORD - DAL
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/47:10 pmDAL - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1311:45 amORD - DFW
1 stop3h 55mContour
Sun 2/1610:25 amDFW - ORD
1 stop3h 50mContour
Deal found 1/29$171

Find flights from Illinois to Texas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Texas 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 30, 2025.

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ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

1:03 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

2:27 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$106

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

8:33 am-4:44 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/15

5:58 pm-7:09 am

1 stop13h 11m

$109

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

2:20 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/24

5:50 am-8:24 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$114

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/17

8:50 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$114

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

12:48 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/17

9:13 am-11:42 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$116

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

5:10 am-8:09 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/7

7:59 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$119

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

10:56 am-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/23

9:13 am-11:42 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$123

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

9:20 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/18

5:25 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$141

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

6:50 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 46m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/22

3:43 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 42m

$144

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/20

6:40 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 56m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/24

10:36 am-12:17 am

1 stop13h 41m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Texas

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Texas

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 TX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USTX are scheduled on a Thursday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in Texas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Texas ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Texas when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Texas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Texas, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Texas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Texas. 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 Texas. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Texas, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Texas. 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 Illinois to Texas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. Spirit Airlines flights start at $52 while deals on Southwest start at $71 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Texas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Texas. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ContourCheapest$169Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$176Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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