$29 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to Illinois

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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Illinois

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Chicago
Chicagononstop$92
Moline
Moline1 stop$261
Peoria
Peoria1 stop$265
Bloomington
Bloomington1 stop$345
Champaign
Champaign1 stop$426
Springfield
Springfield1 stop$477
St. Louis
St. Louisnonstop$58
Chicago
Chicagononstop$92
Moline
Moline1 stop$261
Peoria
Peoria1 stop$265
Bloomington
Bloomington1 stop$345
Champaign
Champaign1 stop$426
Springfield
Springfield1 stop$477
St. Louis
St. Louisnonstop$58

Book Cheap Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois

Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
Frontier Logo
10:09 am - 11:52 am
TPA
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STL
2h 43mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:47 pm - 4:09 pm
STL
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TPA
2h 22mnonstop
$58Frontier
Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 4:58 pm
TPA
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ORD
3h 01mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 8:50 pm
ORD
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TPA
3h 07mnonstop
$92Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 4:05 pm
TPA
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MDW
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 1:50 pm
MDW
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TPA
2h 40mnonstop
$145Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 7:00 pm
TPA
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MDW
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 11:30 am
MDW
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TPA
2h 40mnonstop
$163Southwest
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
7:02 pm - 10:33 pm
TPA
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MLI
4h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:11 pm - 10:41 pm
MLI
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TPA
4h 30m1 stop
$261Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 4:59 pm
TPA
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PIA
4h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 10:53 pm
PIA
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TPA
5h 58m1 stop
$265American Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2
American Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 3:27 pm
TPA
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MLI
6h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 9:09 pm
MLI
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TPA
8h 41m2 stops
$266American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
3:55 pm - 10:33 pm
TPA
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MLI
7h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:11 pm - 10:41 pm
MLI
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TPA
4h 30m1 stop
$270Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:45 pm
TPA
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MLI
6h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 7:35 pm
MLI
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TPA
8h 00m1 stop
$279United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:59 pm
TPA
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MLI
8h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:46 pm
MLI
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TPA
5h 16m1 stop
$284United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Illinois flights

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

What is the cheapest Tampa to Illinois flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Illinois from Tampa found in the last 72 hours was to Chicago, at $78 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $78.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa 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 $272, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Illinois?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois is January, when tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $257 and $253 respectively.

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

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

For Tampa to Illinois, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Illinois back to Tampa, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Tampa to St. Louis

FAQs - booking Illinois flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $194 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 $425.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Illinois

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Tampa to the following destinations at these prices or less: Chicago $152 one-way - $206 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to Illinois

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 4256 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

8.0 ExcellentChad, Dec 2025
PNS - BNA
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Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

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.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

The most horrible flight ever not only Spirit delayed our flight 2 hours departure time for a 1 hour flight — that I could have driven FLL to TPA and spend less time on the road —- and they did the same on the return with 2-hr delay again!!! Then to top all, the rubber like and most unconfortable seats in the industry with no leg room!!! There should be an award for these kinds of companies measuring % of returning customers!!!

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

To be Honest they canceled my flight and didn't have other options. Until 4 says later and I have a 2yr old very disappointed.

The whole thing everything was poorly managed poorly handled spirit doent deserve to be in business period.

Nothing. It was delayed three times and then canceled and we had to drive 15 hours to get home and rent a car.

Flight was delayed. (To be excepted because of TSA shortage) I’m super short and still struggled with leg room, there was no screen, and the seat didn’t recline at all.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

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