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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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — CHI
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/64:51 pm
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:18 am
ORD
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IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/61:43 pm
IAH
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MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Mon 3/910:00 am
MDW
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$77
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/64:51 pm
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
Frontier
Mon 3/95:15 am
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$78
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 2/2010:26 am
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:30 am
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$79
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/206:51 pm
IAH
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MDW
Nonstop2h 38m
Frontier
Sun 2/223:00 pm
MDW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$79
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 2/2010:26 am
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:35 am
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 2/206:51 pm
IAH
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MDW
Nonstop2h 38m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:45 am
MDW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$80
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/195:15 am
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/238:59 am
ORD
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IAH
Nonstop3h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$81
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/910:17 pm
DFW
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ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Fri 3/135:09 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$81
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 4/178:03 pm
DFW
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MDW
Nonstop2h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/204:09 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$81
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 2/243:37 pm
IAH
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ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:00 am
ORD
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/179:10 am
DFW
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ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:11 am
ORD
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DFW
Nonstop2h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$82

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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$77
(Super.com)

One-way from

$50
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$150

Good round-trip deal

$71 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Texas to Chicago that are best for you.

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DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/5

6:56 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/8

3:45 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$88

HoustonChicago

IAH - MDW

IAHMDW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/6

1:43 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

10:00 am-12:58 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$92

HoustonChicago

IAH - MDW

IAHMDW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/20

6:51 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

3:00 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$92

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/24

6:14 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

5:05 am-5:32 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$99

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/5

5:20 am-7:11 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

5:21 am-8:13 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$115

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/24

8:03 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/26

4:09 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$121

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/5

3:37 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

5:11 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$125

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 3/2

2:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:28 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$136

HoustonChicago

IAH - MDW

IAHMDW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/2

10:30 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

7:30 am-5:12 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$149

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/19

10:29 pm-12:48 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/30

10:36 pm-11:42 am

1 stop13h 06m

$150

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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.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Chicago (average of $47). Flying from Texas to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 February 3, 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 40% 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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Texas to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USTX to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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 16m. The distance from Texas to Chicago is about 797 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 $37 and $68, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago Midway or Austin Bergstrom - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route 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 (100%), Austrian Airlines (89%) and Fiji Airways (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Texas to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Texas to Chicago? While on average our users pay $868, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $63. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $81.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Chicago (average of $47). Flying from Texas to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$60Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ContourCheapest$105Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$143Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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