Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI) from $157

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MFE — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best MFE to CHI flight in 2023: compare McAllen to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$157
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago (CHI)

MFE - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from McAllen to Chicago?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from McAllen to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

To save up to 41% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 50 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from McAllen to Chicago from $564 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $674 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

Flights from McAllen to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from McAllen to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $300.

When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to Chicago (MFE - CHI)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from McAllen to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap United Airlines flights from McAllen to Chicago

Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from McAllen to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap American Airlines flights from McAllen to Chicago

Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap McAllen to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MFE to CHI flights for September, October
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McAllen to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from McAllen found for this year
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Late deals on return flights to Chicago from McAllen, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Chicago from McAllen

The cheapest one-way flights from McAllen to Chicago
Users traveling one-way from McAllen to Chicago can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from McAllen, there is a search form available above.

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McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 10/11

2 stops14h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/13

1 stop16h 25m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 10/11

1 stop13h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/13

1 stop16h 25m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop17h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/29

1 stop13h 20m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 10/8

1 stop13h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/11

1 stop18h 36m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 10/11

1 stop18h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

2 stops17h 26m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop17h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/30

1 stop14h 15m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop5h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop12h 26m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop5h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/3

1 stop5h 18m

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/2

1 stop9h 22m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about McAllen to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Chicago?

For a flight from McAllen to Chicago, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city. Miller Intl is the only McAllen airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from McAllen Miller Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $294, but on average you can expect to pay $369.

Are there last-minute flights available from McAllen to Chicago for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from McAllen to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from McAllen to Chicago round-trip from $405. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from McAllen to Chicago for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What does MFE to ORD mean?

MFE stands for McAllen Miller Intl Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from McAllen to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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