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$348+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Waco (ACT)

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ACT
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Waco

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Waco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Waco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/195:00 am
ORD
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ACT
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:12 pm
ACT
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ORD
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/36:40 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 4/66:12 pm
ACT
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ORD
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/175:00 am
ORD
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ACT
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 2/2410:35 am
ACT
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ORD
1 stop4h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 5/192:56 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 5/236:01 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/286:51 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 4/45:05 am
ACT
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ORD
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/105:10 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 2/1510:35 am
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 5/192:56 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 5/276:01 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/75:37 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 2/115:08 am
ACT
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ORD
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 5/192:56 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:01 pm
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/66:00 pm
ORD
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ACT
1 stop4h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 2/95:08 am
ACT
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ORD
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2110:19 am
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ACT
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 1/276:38 pm
ACT
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ORD
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$492

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Waco (ACT). 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 January 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Waco 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Waco that are best for you.

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ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Waco

Wed 2/25

6:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$348

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/3

6:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Waco

Mon 4/6

6:12 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$392

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Waco

Tue 2/24

10:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$411

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

6:51 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Waco

Sat 4/4

5:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 40m

$438

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

5:10 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Waco

Sun 2/15

10:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$458

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

5:37 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Waco

Wed 2/11

5:08 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 45m

$474

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Waco

Mon 2/9

5:08 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 46m

$482

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:10 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Waco

Sun 2/8

5:08 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 47m

$501

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

5:05 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 17m

Waco

Sun 2/8

5:08 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 47m

$520

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

5:05 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 17m

Waco

Mon 2/9

5:08 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 45m

$552

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Waco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Waco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Waco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Waco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Waco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Waco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Chicago-Waco 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 Chicago to Waco

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Waco (average of $56). Flying from Chicago to Waco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Waco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Waco from Chicago?

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Waco?

    Departing from Chicago to Waco will take you 5h 05m. The distance from Chicago to Waco is about 881 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Waco (average of $56). Flying from Chicago to Waco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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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