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$397+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACT — CHI
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Waco to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Waco to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Waco to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:57 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 10/194:10 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/256:12 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 3/16:49 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 2/266:12 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 3/24:49 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/236:12 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 3/31:15 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/76:12 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 3/164:49 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$595

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Waco to Chicago that are best for you.

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WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Wed 2/25

6:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:49 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$501

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Thu 2/26

6:12 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:49 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$510

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Mon 2/23

6:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

1:15 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$570

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Sat 3/7

6:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

4:49 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$595

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Deals found on 2/9

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Waco to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Waco-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Waco-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Waco-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Waco-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Waco-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Waco to Chicago

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $45). Flying from Waco to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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 5h 24m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $45). Flying from Waco to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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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