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$425+ Cheap flights from Waco (ACT) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACT — CHI
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Waco (ACT) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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$425
(American Airlines)
From Waco to Chicago (CHI)
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:09 amACT - ORD
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/145:00 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:46 pmACT - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:00 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:13 pmACT - ORD
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/15:18 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:31 pmACT - ORD
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/55:00 pmORD - ACT
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:08 amACT - ORD
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:51 pmORD - ACT
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:13 pmACT - ORD
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/305:18 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$692
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:09 amACT - ORD
2 stops7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/104:10 pmORD - ACT
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$698
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:08 amACT - ORD
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/305:18 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$749

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WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Wed 10/8

5:09 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

5:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$425

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Mon 10/13

6:46 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

5:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$426

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Sat 11/22

6:13 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

5:18 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 43m

$532

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Fri 10/3

6:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

5:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$581

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Fri 11/21

5:08 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

6:51 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$589

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Sat 11/22

6:13 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

5:18 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 43m

$692

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Fri 10/10

5:09 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

4:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$698

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Deals found on 9/13

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Waco to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Waco to Chicago?

    Located just 6.2 mi from the city center, Waco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Waco. Booking flights from Waco (ACT) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Waco to Chicago?

    Departing from Waco to Chicago will take you 4h 40m. The distance from Waco to Chicago is about 881 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Waco to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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