Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $855

MEL — ORD
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Fri 28/809:30 -
1 stop20h 06m
Thu 3/922:00 -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 20/8$1,358
Fri 28/810:55 -
2 stops23h 05m
Fri 4/916:00 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 23/8$1,372
Fri 28/809:30 -
1 stop20h 06m
Fri 11/916:30 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 23/8$1,392
Mon 19/1014:20 -
3 stops30h 56m
Fri 23/1006:30 -
3 stops37h 55m
Deal found 21/8$1,479
Fri 16/1014:20 -
3 stops30h 56m
Mon 26/1006:30 -
3 stops38h 15m
Deal found 22/8$1,507
Sun 11/1014:30 -
3 stops30h 46m
Sat 31/1006:30 -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 23/8$1,594
Fri 28/806:50 -
2 stops28h 50m
Fri 11/907:40 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 23/8$1,696
Wed 7/1010:30 -
2 stops29h 53m
Wed 14/1006:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 23/8$1,750
Fri 16/1017:10 -
1 stop37h 55m
Mon 26/1019:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 22/8$1,786
Sun 4/1011:55 -
1 stop22h 48m
Wed 14/1010:27 -
2 stops30h 03m
Deal found 21/8$1,799
Wed 23/909:30 -
2 stops29h 53m
Tue 29/906:20 -
3 stops34h 55m
Deal found 21/8$1,827
Wed 26/813:35 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 30/806:00 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 21/8$1,828

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Round-trip from

$1,479

One-way from

$855

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,348
19/10-23/10
  • 19/10-23/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 51m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 59m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

10:55-19:30

2 stops23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

15:56-07:30

2 stops24h 34m

$1,358

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

09:30-14:36

1 stop20h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

21:28-08:15

1 stop43h 47m

$1,372

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

19:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

$1,786

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

11:55-18:43

1 stop22h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 14/10

10:27-08:30

2 stops30h 03m

$1,799

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

09:45-05:40

1 stop35h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

17:40-10:20

2 stops24h 40m

$1,877

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - MDW Chicago Midway

MELMDW

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

09:45-23:43

2 stops29h 58m

Chicago Midway

Thu 15/10

06:15-06:45

2 stops32h 30m

$1,993

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:16-17:50

2 stops33h 34m

$2,024

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

19:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

$2,148

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

09:20-16:55

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

16:25-14:35

2 stops53h 10m

$2,162

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

19:55-14:30

2 stops35h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:16-17:50

2 stops33h 34m

$2,223

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $1,345). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,461 and $1,763 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,479 on Multiple Airlines (19 Oct–23 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 23h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,358. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $1,345). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$583Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,226Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,309Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,313Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,662Average$1,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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