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Low seasonSeptember
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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Illinois to North America: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Illinois to North America 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
ORD
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EWR
Dec 2025
Give adequate time of more than 2 hours for your connection in Chicago O’Hare .. The terminals are not that far apart but still if it’s checked out and check in again process that involves TSA security screening again , 2 hours may not be enough ..
MarcoFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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ORF
Dec 2025
United delayed my luggage twice on flight to Europe (first flight was for an important event) I carry 2 days of clothes in my backpack no matter who I'm flying with United especially so. No less than 2 hour layover to decrease possibility of loss/delay of luggage. Second EU trip my luggage was left in Germany even though my layover was just over 1 hour. Select layovers of 2+ hours although Unite will sell flights with 40 minutes layover (nonsense). 1 hour layover was not enough to transfer luggage in FRA. The last scan was 30 minutes after the flight left (SMH).
NikhilFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YYZ
Jul 2025
small flight, not much storage space as per the passengers. Try to get a booking which is Group 1 or 2 latest.
RogerFlew with Japan Airlines
ORD
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PIT
Jun 2025
Make sure when you go from one airline to another that your bag is marked properly so they can get it on the right damn airplane. I did that and it still didn’t make it.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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LAS
Mar 2025
If you can select your seats in advance please do
AndreaFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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ATL
May 2025
Ask for stewards to assist and provide amenities or you won’t get them.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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TPA
Dec 2024
I recommend having movies and songs downloaded on your device.
Dr. JosephFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DFW
Jan 2025
Be very vigilant about the weather both in Chicago and in Dallas. Adverse weather in either area can affect the trip.
JanieFlew with SWISS
ORD
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PHX
Feb 2025
I think you should prebook food or bring your own food.
valerieFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YUL
Jan 2025
“Meal” usually means more than a light snack. I thought what they served was an appetizer not the total meal. So I’d eat before or bring food.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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LAS
Sep 2024
Make sure you get your seats booked at time of booking or at the least when you check in and make sure you check in at the earliest to have preferred seating.
MikeFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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LAX
Sep 2024
Arrive early, grab a bottle of soda before getting on the plane and open it in the terminal. If you wait until flying the pressure will decarbonize the drink.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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PDX
Sep 2024
Not many amenities at the terminal. I would suggest grabbing anything that catches your eye before you get all the way down. There weren't a lot of Alaska flights out of Chicago, and we were at the extreme end of the terminal.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YOW
Nov 2024
Ottawa, as a small airport is easiest to navigate! Overhead baggage compartments seem to be smaller, and on every flight they seem to need travellers to volunteer to put carryons in checked luggage instead.
ZachFlew with American Airlines
PIA
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CLT
Sep 2024
Charlotte is so crowded partially because of the tight banks American operates plus the construction and just the overall small footprint given the larger aircraft. Bring patience while transiting clt
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
ORD
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CID
Sep 2024
Easy hop but we sure went to the most remote o’hare gate I think, prepare to walk a mile!
Verified travelerFlew with Porter Airlines
MDW
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YTZ
Sep 2024
Please start bags check-in at least 2.5 hour before flight and finish at 30 min before flight.
mauriceFlew with Iberia
ORD
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JFK
Sep 2024
You should arrive early, take a lighht snack and be prepared for delays.
HeatherFlew with Lufthansa
ORD
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MKE
Aug 2024
Make sure there's enough time between connections to go through customs and recheck your luggage. They will not let you proceed so you can't even try to run and catch the flight if you want to.
DianaFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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IND
Jul 2024
Be sure to have name spelled correctly. Two hours early works well.
AlexanderFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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LGA
May 2024
Know your connection options — specially when LaGuardia Airport (LGA) only has buses going to/from the airport to the rest of the city. Luckily, the one to the subway station (Q70) is free-of-charge to ride on!
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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PHX
Apr 2024
Use the find my gate feature on the flights phone app if available as the airport is a bit confusing
AyannaFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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TPA
May 2024
Fly out of Midway airport instead of O'Hare because its smaller and easier to manage.
PaulFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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SEA
Apr 2024
The flight is long, at over four hours. I would try to get a window or aisle seat to be more comfortable. I would check with other airlines that allow you to choose your seat even if you are in the economy section. I would bring your own food on the plane as the service was sometimes sketchy.
EllenFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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DSM
May 2024
The flight is short enough that full beverage and snack service is limited or not offered at all. On this flight, we were offered orange juice or water. It makes sense that they can't do the full service, and doesn't bother me, but it's something to be aware of.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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SEA
Apr 2024
If you miss your flight ask any alaska agent to how and where to rebook the flight.
UzomaFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DCA
Jan 2024
ORD and DCA are nice airports with plenty of space. ORD is always busy so allow ample time to drive there, drop your bag, and go through security if you don't have TSA pre check.
LaurenFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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MCO
Feb 2024
If you can get by with a personal item, spirit has the best prices often at the best times to fly chicago to orlando for a weekend
Dr. JosephFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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CLT
Jan 2024
Be prepared to walk long distances in Charlotte. Make sure your layover time is sufficient to transition between arrival and departure gates.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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YOW
Jan 2024
I always expect issues with United but there doesn't seem to be another airline to use. Advice: Give yourself and extra day to get anywhere - don't be in a hurry to get home either.

FAQs for booking flights from Illinois to North America

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to North America?

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  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to North America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois to North America is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Illinois to North America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Illinois to North America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois to North America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Illinois to North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to North America?

    Illinois and North America are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (3,884 flights per week), American Airlines (3,128 flights per week), and Air New Zealand (2,413 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in North America?

    There are 843 airports in North America. The busiest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), with 7% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in North America?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in North America is Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), with an average flight price of $133.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to North America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to North America is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $260. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $370 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $228 on average. Morning departures are around 15% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $379.

  • What is the cheapest flight to North America?

    The cheapest ticket to North America from Illinois found in the last 72 hours was to Newark Airport, at $58 round-trip. The most popular route is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Orlando Airport (MCO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $82.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to North America?

    The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to North America is September, when tickets cost $213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $323 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to North America?

    To get a below average price on the flight from Illinois to North America, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to North America?

    From Illinois, there are direct flights to North America from 10 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Chicago, with 23,895 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to North America are there each day?

    There are around 3,520 direct flights from within Illinois to North America every day. Most flights (35%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to North America are there each week?

    Each week there are around 24,640 direct flights from within Illinois to North America. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to North America?

    An average nonstop flight from Illinois to North America takes 3h 15m, covering a distance of 1196 miles. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) with an average flight time of 1h 26m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to North America each week?

    Each week there are around 41 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 2,877 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 21,722 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to North America. The most long-haul flights depart from Chicago.

  • What are the most popular destinations in North America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (9% of total searches to North America). The next most popular destinations are Dallas (8%) and Cancún (7%). Searches for flights to Las Vegas (7%), to Los Angeles (6%) and to Orlando (5%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Illinois to North America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Illinois to North America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
ContourOverall score based on 42 reviews
6.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
6.8Food
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment and none expected or appropriate. Everyone I dealt with was professional and helpful. A good experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
TSM - DEN
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Short flight so no entertainment and none expected or appropriate. Everyone I dealt with was professional and helpful. A good experience.

Love it. No Frills but better than Spirit No Frills. It's like a simple luxury private plane especially if you've got five or six people on it because then you probably got your own section of the plane.

All the staff were amazing! The flight was quick, everything went smoothly, I have nothing but good things to say about this flight. Thank you Contour!

It was easy, efficient from start to finish. The flight attendant was amazing. Smooth ride. It was just perfect.

We had a great experience on both of our flights! Crew was great…..the ride was smooth…and checking in was easy. We will definitely fly with them again.

This was my first time flying with Contour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport. It both were excellent and the price couldn’t be beat!

Not on time. Taxied around the airport for 30 MINUTES! The pilot never said a word. Ai

Great flight, professional crew, convenient and interesting nonstop routes. Had trouble with getting precheck listed on boarding pass, but found that customer service was remarkably responsive via email — unheard of with other carriers. A great experience overalll.

I felt like a sardine in my seat. We all did. The plane was so small that I hit my head on the roof when I stood up from my seat. The service was good and the crew were nice.

My luggage is missing and contour is doing a terrible service helping finding it. Unbelievable and the worst experience ever. I would love get my money back.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

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