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$50+ Cheap flights from Texas to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — CHI
maj 10 — maj 171
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Cheap flight deals from Texas to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Texas to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Texas to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on april 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lör 4/2512:35 pm
IAH
-
ORD
1 stop8h 37m
Multiple Airlines
ons 4/298:25 am
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$100
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tis 6/28:55 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
tis 6/238:34 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$100
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mån 4/2710:09 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
tors 4/308:25 am
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$100
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lör 4/2511:32 am
IAH
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
mån 4/2711:28 am
ORD
-
IAH
1 stop6h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lör 8/151:19 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 51m
Frontier
tis 8/189:34 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 4/3012:09 pm
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
tis 5/53:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ons 4/222:29 pm
IAH
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
sön 4/266:16 pm
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/5$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre 5/110:17 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Frontier
ons 5/612:40 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tis 5/1911:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
ons 5/273:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ons 5/208:12 pm
IAH
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 49m
Frontier
lör 5/234:05 pm
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$103
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sön 5/179:38 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 26m
Multiple Airlines
ons 5/2012:40 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$103
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 4/309:23 am
IAH
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
Frontier
tors 5/73:44 pm
ORD
-
IAH
1 stop23h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$104

Find flight deals from Texas to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Texas to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated april 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$50
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$131 or less

Good one-way deal

$76 or less
From Texas to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Texas to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Texas to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Texas to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Texas to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated april 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Texas to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

mån 5/11

5:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

ons 5/27

8:40 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$184

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

tis 5/26

10:08 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tors 5/28

9:21 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$184

HoustonChicago

HOU - ORD

HOUORD

Houston Hobby

tis 5/5

7:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tis 5/12

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$189

HoustonChicago

HOU - ORD

HOUORD

Houston Hobby

tis 5/5

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tis 5/19

11:55 am-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$189

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

ons 6/17

7:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

fre 6/19

2:21 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$194

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

ons 6/3

2:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago Midway

tors 6/4

9:40 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$194

HoustonChicago

HOU - ORD

HOUORD

Houston Hobby

ons 5/6

8:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 5/13

10:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$194

HoustonChicago

IAH - MDW

IAHMDW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

tis 5/5

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago Midway

tis 5/12

9:22 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$197
Quickest round-trip

DallasChicago

DAL - ORD

DALORD

Dallas Love Field

tors 5/14

1:05 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tis 5/19

11:55 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$199

DallasChicago

DAL - ORD

DALORD

Dallas Love Field

tis 6/2

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 6/3

11:55 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from Texas to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Texas with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Texas to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Texas to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Texas to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Texas to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated april 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Texas to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Texas to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Texas to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Texas to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Texas to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Texas to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated april 10, 2026.

The most flights from USTX to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Texas to Chicago?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Texas to Chicago. 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 Texas to Chicago?

    Departing from Texas to Chicago will take you 2h 25m. The distance from Texas to Chicago is about 938 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Texas to Chicago one-way?

    $28 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $38 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Texas to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Texas to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Texas to Chicago are Envoy Air (96%), GOL (84%) and Cathay Pacific (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Texas to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Texas to Chicago? While on average our users pay $787, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $56. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $76.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Texas to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Texas to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Texas to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Texas to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Texas to Chicago 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 Texas to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Texas to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 7 airlines flying from Texas to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Texas to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated april 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
ContourCheapest$105Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$143Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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