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$273+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Waco (ACT)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ACT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Round-trip from

$406
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$273
(American Airlines)
From Chicago (CHI) to Waco
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Waco

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:35 pmORD - ACT
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:51 pmACT - ORD
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$406

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ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

6:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Waco

Mon 12/29

6:51 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 28m

$406

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

10:58 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$273

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Deals found on 7/2

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Waco (average of $319). Flying from Chicago to Waco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Waco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Waco. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Waco, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Waco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Waco round-trip from $406.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Waco (average of $319). Flying from Chicago to Waco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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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