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$127+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ACT
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Waco

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Waco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Waco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/15:12 am
STL
-
ACT
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Fri 4/35:05 am
ACT
-
STL
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/205:20 am
STL
-
ACT
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 5/226:01 pm
ACT
-
STL
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 4/2510:41 am
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2910:38 am
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 7/165:45 am
STL
-
ACT
1 stop4h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 7/206:01 pm
ACT
-
STL
1 stop3h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/205:12 am
STL
-
ACT
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 2/245:05 am
ACT
-
STL
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$428
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/165:22 pm
PIA
-
ACT
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Fri 3/2010:35 am
ACT
-
PIA
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/212:58 pm
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:05 am
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/205:00 am
ORD
-
ACT
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 2/245:05 am
ACT
-
ORD
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/1211:46 am
STL
-
ACT
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 2/145:05 am
ACT
-
STL
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$509
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/165:22 pm
PIA
-
ACT
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 3/216:12 pm
ACT
-
PIA
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$517
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/155:22 pm
PIA
-
ACT
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 3/216:12 pm
ACT
-
PIA
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$546
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/155:22 pm
PIA
-
ACT
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Fri 3/205:05 am
ACT
-
PIA
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$552

Find flight deals from Illinois to Waco

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$267
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One-way from

$127
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St. LouisWaco

STL - ACT

STLACT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/1

5:12 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 53m

Waco

Fri 4/3

5:05 am-8:55 am

1 stop3h 50m

$267

St. LouisWaco

STL - ACT

STLACT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/20

5:20 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 48m

Waco

Fri 5/22

6:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$346

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

6:56 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Waco

Wed 4/29

10:38 am-5:44 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$348

St. LouisWaco

STL - ACT

STLACT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/16

5:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 55m

Waco

Mon 7/20

6:01 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$398

St. LouisWaco

STL - ACT

STLACT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

5:12 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 53m

Waco

Tue 2/24

5:05 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 56m

$428

PeoriaWaco

PIA - ACT

PIAACT

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/16

5:22 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Waco

Fri 3/20

10:35 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$453

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:58 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Waco

Sat 2/28

5:05 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 58m

$475

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Waco

Tue 2/24

5:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 40m

$501

PeoriaWaco

PIA - ACT

PIAACT

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/16

5:22 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Waco

Sat 3/21

6:12 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$517

PeoriaWaco

PIA - ACT

PIAACT

Greater Peoria

Sun 3/15

5:22 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Waco

Sat 3/21

6:12 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$546

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Waco (average of $58). Flying from Illinois 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Waco from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Waco from Illinois, you will be flying to Waco, which is the city’s only airport. Waco (ACT) is located 6.2 mi from the center of Waco.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Waco?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Waco can take about 4h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $267. Airlines will cover a distance of 626 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Waco?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Waco (average of $58). Flying from Illinois 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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