How many flights depart from Kentucky to Illinois on average per day?

As of February 2026, 172 flights take off from Kentucky and land in Illinois each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 45% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How long is the flight from Kentucky to Illinois?

The flight from Kentucky to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Louisville (a popular airport in Kentucky) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 1h 30m on average. If you fly from Lexington (another popular airport in Kentucky) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 1h 33m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to Illinois?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to Illinois

How many flights depart from Kentucky to Illinois on average per week?

1,205 flights are operational weekly from Kentucky to Illinois as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Illinois?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Kentucky according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of February 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kentucky to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:22 pm - 1:57 pm

TYS

MDW

1h 35mnonstop

2:47 pm - 5:13 pm

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TYS

1h 26mnonstop

$132Allegiant Air

Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28

1:22 pm - 1:57 pm

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9:00 am - 9:44 am

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ORD

1h 44mnonstop

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SDF

1h 24mnonstop

$177United Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

8:55 am - 9:15 am

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1h 20mnonstop

6:15 pm - 8:30 pm

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$177Southwest

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6:33 am - 7:15 am

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1h 42mnonstop

2:52 pm - 5:18 pm

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1h 26mnonstop

$184American Airlines

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7:05 pm - 7:25 pm

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1h 20mnonstop

3:35 pm - 11:30 pm

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6h 55m

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1:07 pm - 10:39 pm

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ORD

10h 32m

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5:01 am - 6:45 pm

ORD

CVG

12h 44m

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$187Frontier

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8

10:27 am - 11:02 am

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1h 35mnonstop

1:58 pm - 4:21 pm

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1h 23mnonstop

$189American Airlines

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10:49 am - 11:53 am

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2h 04mnonstop

7:45 pm - 10:29 pm

ORD

TYS

1h 44mnonstop

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5:20 pm - 9:15 am

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ORD

16h 55m

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6:57 am - 3:52 pm

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7h 55m

1 stop

$192Frontier

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, Apr 24

Delta flights from Kentucky to Illinois

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Mar 4

CVG8:05 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

11h 35m

2 stops

MDW6:40 pmChicago Midway

Mar 9

MDW9:35 amChicago Midway

2h 56m

1 stop

CVG1:31 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$189

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Mar 5

CVG6:04 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 26m

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ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 9

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 21m

1 stop

CVG1:31 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$191

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Mar 7

CVG6:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 41m

1 stop

ORD9:41 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 10

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 21m

1 stop

CVG1:31 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$194

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Mar 17

SDF9:00 amLouisville Intl

1h 44m

ORD9:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 24

ORD5:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 24m

SDF8:14 pmLouisville Intl

$177

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Apr 16

TYS10:49 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

2h 04m

ORD11:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 19

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 44m

TYS10:29 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$189

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Apr 2

SDF9:07 amLouisville Intl

1h 40m

ORD9:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 6

ORD7:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36m

SDF10:30 pmLouisville Intl

$191

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1:22 pm-1:57 pm

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$138

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Tue 3/17

9:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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5:50 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$177

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Tue 3/10

8:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

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6:15 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

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6:33 am-7:15 am

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2:52 pm-5:18 pm

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$184

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7:05 pm-7:25 pm

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Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$187

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CVG - ORD

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Thu 3/5

1:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 32m

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Sun 3/8

5:01 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$187

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Sun 3/22

10:27 am-11:02 am

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Sat 3/28

1:58 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$189

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TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/16

10:49 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:45 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$189

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CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/22

5:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

6:57 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$192

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Kentucky is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $196, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of November, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $204.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from Kentucky to Illinois is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $491. Flights from Kentucky to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $728. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from Kentucky to Illinois during this time can be as low as $496. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $887.

What is the cheapest Kentucky to Illinois flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Kentucky when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $293 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Kentucky for as low as $141 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kentucky to Illinois flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kentucky to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$190
Fastest flight time	1h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $190. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $106.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to Illinois takes 1h 05m

Direct flights go from Kentucky to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Kentucky there are direct flights to Chicago Midway (MDW).

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Prices for flights from Kentucky to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
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As of February 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kentucky to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Kentucky to Illinois?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Kentucky to Illinois is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), representing 17.92% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 at 15.41%, Embraer 175 at 11.03%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 9.08%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,285 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,277 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,283 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Contour	PriceFrom $108	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 42 reviews	Search Contour flights

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