Cheap flights from Illinois to Queensland from $749

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNE
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queensland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Queensland flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,399

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,423
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 91h 11m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($321 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Queensland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Queensland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Tue 24/209:25
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops54h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/319:40
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop37h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,399
Tue 24/215:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop25h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 11/309:45
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,415
Wed 18/215:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop25h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 25/210:45
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,417
Tue 2/608:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 16/610:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,421
Mon 27/412:50
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 6/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,426
Tue 10/216:10
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/218:30
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops38h 07m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,429
Sun 1/307:15
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops33h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 8/310:45
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops24h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,438
Fri 16/118:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop42h 20m
Qantas Airways
Fri 23/118:30
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops36h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,444
Sat 28/211:31
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops51h 59m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/319:40
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 07m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,445
Mon 8/615:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/710:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,460
Mon 25/513:00
STL
-
BNE
2 stops27h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 5/610:00
BNE
-
STL
2 stops25h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,490
Fri 13/216:05
STL
-
BNE
2 stops48h 40m
Air Canada
Fri 20/210:45
BNE
-
STL
2 stops44h 44m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,587

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Queensland that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Queensland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

16:45-07:30

2 stops46h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 6/3

19:40-14:53

1 stop35h 13m

$1,399

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

09:25-07:30

2 stops54h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

19:40-17:46

1 stop37h 06m

$1,399

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

08:45-07:05

2 stops31h 20m

Brisbane

Tue 16/6

10:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,421

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 8/5

10:00-20:08

2 stops25h 08m

$1,486

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 25/5

13:00-07:05

2 stops27h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 5/6

10:00-20:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,490

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 7/3

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

$1,548

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-07:05

1 stop24h 30m

Brisbane

Mon 6/4

10:00-14:43

1 stop19h 43m

$1,574

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

15:45-07:05

2 stops48h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 12/4

10:00-14:43

1 stop19h 43m

$1,580

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 13/2

16:05-08:45

2 stops48h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 20/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

$1,587

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 27/6

14:20-07:05

2 stops49h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 5/7

10:00-14:02

2 stops43h 02m

$1,592

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $940). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queensland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queensland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queensland. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Illinois to Queensland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Queensland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Queensland?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Illinois to Queensland in about 31h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 25m. Illinois and Queensland are separated by a distance of 14318 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Queensland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Queensland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Queensland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Queensland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Queensland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Queensland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $940). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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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Top airline flying from Illinois to Queensland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,340Average$2,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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