{
  "response": {
    "Key": "TPA-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "TPA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tampa",
      "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida",
      "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway, which serve the greater Chicago area and northern Illinois. For central and southern Illinois, one-stop connections via Chicago hubs or Atlanta are typical to airports like Peoria, Springfield or St. Louis. Choose O'Hare for northern suburbs and international connections, Midway for downtown proximity, and regional airports for downstate destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Chicago, non-stop flights take roughly 2½ to 3 hours, while one-stop trips to other Illinois cities like Springfield or Moline typically take 4 to 6 hours total. Return flights from Chicago to Tampa are often a few minutes shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Tampa to Illinois. Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers direct service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Airlines such as United, American, and Southwest operate these routes. No other Illinois airports receive non-stop service from Tampa. If traveling to other cities like Springfield or Peoria, you will typically connect through Chicago, with total travel times ranging from 4 to 7 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Tampa to Illinois non-stops include United and American. One-stop options via hubs like Atlanta or Charlotte are offered by Delta and Southwest."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Illinois is typically during the late winter and early spring months of January through March, outside of holidays and spring break. For the best fares, book about one to two months ahead and consider midweek flights, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while avoiding peak summer, Thanksgiving, and Christmas periods."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Tampa to Illinois 4–8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, but aim for 8–12 weeks out during winter holidays and spring break to secure seats and lower fares on this popular route."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Illinois, Chicago is the top draw for architecture, dining and museums, with O'Hare and Midway as airports. Beyond Chicago, Springfield offers Lincoln sites via Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and the Great Rivers region by St. Louis is accessible from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. Most visitors fly into Chicago airports, but if you're focusing on central or southern Illinois, consider regional airports to save drive time."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Illinois, Chicago O'Hare offers the most frequent nonstop flights and is the primary gateway to the state, ideal for visiting Chicago and connecting to other Midwest destinations. Chicago Midway is another option with nonstops, often on low-cost carriers, and provides quicker access to downtown Chicago. For central Illinois, airports like Peoria or Bloomington may require a connection but are convenient for road trips to smaller cities and rural areas."
      }
    }
  }
}