$59 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Illinois

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Cheap Flights from New York to Illinois

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Chicago
Chicagononstop$120
Moline
Moline1 stop$231
Peoria
Peoria1 stop$233
Bloomington
Bloomington1 stop$257
Champaign
Champaign1 stop$270
Springfield
Springfield1 stop$227
St. Louis
St. Louis1 stop$238
Decatur
Decatur1 stop$404
Marion
Marion1 stop$316
Paducah
Paducah1 stop$324
Chicago
Chicagononstop$120
Moline
Moline1 stop$231
Peoria
Peoria1 stop$233
Bloomington
Bloomington1 stop$257
Champaign
Champaign1 stop$270
Springfield
Springfield1 stop$227
St. Louis
St. Louis1 stop$238
Decatur
Decatur1 stop$404
Marion
Marion1 stop$316
Paducah
Paducah1 stop$324

Book Cheap New York to Illinois Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Illinois that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Illinois

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 7:57 pm
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 11:14 pm
ORD
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LGA
8h 15m
1 stop
$120Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 8:11 pm
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 5:00 pm
ORD
-
LGA
2h 11mnonstop
$124Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 7:57 pm
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 5:00 pm
ORD
-
LGA
2h 11mnonstop
$125Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 24
Delta Logo
7:35 pm - 9:48 pm
JFK
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ORD
3h 13mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 9:26 am
ORD
-
JFK
2h 21mnonstop
$177Delta
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 11:51 am
JFK
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 8:04 pm
ORD
-
JFK
2h 31mnonstop
$179American Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 6:20 pm
JFK
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MLI
5h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:00 pm
MLI
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JFK
7h 30m
1 stop
$286American Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 11:35 pm
EWR
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STL
2h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 9:30 am
STL
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EWR
2h 29mnonstop
$296United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, Jul 8
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 5:00 pm
LGA
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STL
2h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 11:20 pm
STL
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LGA
2h 25mnonstop
$296Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, Jun 20
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 1:05 pm
EWR
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STL
4h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 2:20 pm
STL
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EWR
5h 20m
1 stop
$297Delta
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 10:45 am
LGA
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STL
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:55 pm - 10:55 pm
STL
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LGA
4h 00m
1 stop
$300Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Illinois flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Illinois to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Illinois?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Illinois departing in April.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Illinois from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Chicago, at $56 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $152.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois?

The average price for all round-trip flights from New York to Illinois depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $212 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Illinois is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $319.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Illinois?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $259, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Illinois?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Illinois is January, when tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $281 and $277 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Illinois?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Illinois clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Illinois on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Illinois. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Illinois?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Illinois, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago Midway Airport

Flights from New York to Illinois: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to Illinois 
StephenFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2025
Don't bring a carry on roller bag. It won't fit. They will gate check it. It will take forever.
SheenaFlew with Southwest
LGA
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MDW
Jun 2024
Get to the airport early. NY airports are always busy, even when you have TSA pre check
yvgeniFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination

FAQs - booking Illinois flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Illinois?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Illinois.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Illinois 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 New York to Illinois?

    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 New York to Illinois 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 New York to Illinois?

    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 New York to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Illinois

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Illinois. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Illinois? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4328 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

8.0 ExcellentJolene, Apr 2026
LAS - DAL
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The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The flight was supposed to leave at 6:22pm we are just now leaving the gate after deplaning twice at 1:07am.

Flight attendant was all so sweet and pilot got us to our destination safely and on time

Sadly the flight was delayed by 4 hours due to the weather snd sir traffic control staffing. Otherwise the crew was amazing and the flight was perfect.

Delayed both in takeoff and landing, trash plane no amenities, I've said it before but I'll never fly Spirit again.

Checking in and getting to gate fast and leasy at Laguardia airport. There is no entertainment on the plane and food was for purchase. Great experience flying with spirit

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Kayak and Spirit could not meaningfully share itinerary data, leading to many hours of remediation.

Do not fly with Spirit. They will leave you canceled if their flight is not 110% booked.

They cancelled my flight last minute, forcing me to rebook with another airline.

A bottled or canned drink, whether water or soda would have been appreciated upon settling in and flying, without being charged for it.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Illinois

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