If you’re a frequent domestic air traveler, you may want to soon consider replacing your Illinois driver’s license with an Illinois REAL ID. But, beware:.
Starting in May 2023, an ordinary driver’s license or state ID will no longer be valid to board domestic flights or to enter military bases or secure federal.
Beginning May 2023, a standard Illinois driver's license will not be enough to get you through the security checkpoint at O'Hare International or Midway Airport.
By the middle of next year, Illinois residents will need to have a REAL ID-compliant identification card or driver’s license in order to fly domestically if.