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$448+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACT — CHI
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Waco (ACT) to Chicago (CHI). 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 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$448
(American Airlines)
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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 January 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/410:18 amACT - ORD
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/115:00 amORD - ACT
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:10 amACT - ORD
3 stops30h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/116:55 pmORD - ACT
3 stops27h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$2,847

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WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

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Waco

Tue 2/4

10:18 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

5:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

$448

WacoChicago

ACT - ORD

ACTORD

Waco

Tue 2/4

6:10 am-1:07 pm

3 stops30h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

6:55 pm-10:41 pm

3 stops27h 46m

$2,847

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Deals found on 1/16

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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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Travel insights for flights from Waco to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Waco to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Waco to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Waco to Chicago. 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 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 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Waco to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Waco to Chicago round-trip from $448. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waco to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Waco to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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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Top airline flying from Waco to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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