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$275+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ACT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$401
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$275
(American Airlines)
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/255:20 amSTL - ACT
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:09 amACT - STL
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 6/30$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/235:03 pmPIA - ACT
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2610:19 amACT - PIA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$496

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Waco that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Waco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisWaco

STL - ACT

STLACT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/25

5:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 30m

Waco

Sun 10/26

5:09 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 11m

$401

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

PeoriaWaco

PIA - ACT

PIAACT

Greater Peoria

Sat 8/23

5:03 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Waco

Tue 8/26

10:19 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$496

ChicagoWaco

ORD - ACT

ORDACT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

12:02 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$275

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Deals found on 6/30

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Waco (average of $319). Flying from Illinois 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 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Illinois to Waco have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

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 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.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Waco is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Waco. You may also consider Moline Quad-City - Waco or Lambert-St Louis - 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Waco (average of $319). Flying from Illinois 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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