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$54+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Texas

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Texas (USTX). 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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One-way from

$54
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From Chicago (CHI) to Texas
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Texas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:54 pmORD - DFW
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Thu 2/278:05 pmDFW - ORD
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$109
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Tue 2/118:15 amMDW - DFW
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Wed 2/129:43 amDFW - MDW
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$109
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/71:35 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/127:17 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$110
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Thu 2/1312:48 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/209:13 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$116
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Thu 2/64:08 pmMDW - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mFrontier
Sun 2/98:15 pmIAH - MDW
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$116
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Sun 2/910:09 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 59mFrontier
Thu 2/139:09 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/99:22 pmORD - IAH
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/128:37 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$120
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Fri 1/314:27 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/38:50 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$123
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Thu 2/67:15 amMDW - HOU
1 stop26h 21mFrontier
Mon 2/1010:36 amHOU - MDW
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$132
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Sun 2/97:25 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 11mFrontier
Wed 2/1210:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$154
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Wed 2/1911:45 amORD - DFW
1 stop3h 55mContour
Sun 2/2310:25 amDFW - ORD
1 stop3h 50mContour
Deal found 1/16$168
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Tue 3/47:30 amORD - DAL
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Wed 3/57:10 pmDAL - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$177

Find flights from Chicago to Texas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Texas 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 16, 2025.

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Tue 2/11

8:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/12

9:43 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$109

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ORD - DFW

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

2:20 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/5

7:17 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$109

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

1:35 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/12

7:17 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$110

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

12:48 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/20

9:13 am-11:42 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$116

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

4:44 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/24

8:37 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$116

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MDW - IAH

MDWIAH

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/30

4:08 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/6

7:48 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$116

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

4:30 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop28h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

4:36 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 21m

$117

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

9:22 pm-7:26 am

1 stop10h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/12

8:37 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$120

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/30

7:15 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 21m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/3

10:36 am-12:17 am

1 stop13h 41m

$140

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

7:25 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 11m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/12

10:36 am-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$154

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Texas

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Chicago to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to TX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Texas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Texas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Texas

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Texas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USTX are scheduled on a Wednesday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in Texas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Texas ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Texas when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Texas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Texas, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Texas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Texas. 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 Texas. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Chicago to Texas have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,659 reviews

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8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

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8.1

Boarding

8.2

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7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Chicago to Texas Travel Guide

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the main airport serving the Dallas and Fort Worth area. This is where the headquarters for American Airlines is located. It’s the fourth busiest airport in the entire world. It’s the busiest airport in Texas and the ninth busiest in the United States for international traffic. DFW is located between Fort Worth and Dallas. By acreage, this is the second-largest airport in the US. It has its own post office zip code due to its size.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is situated about 23 miles from the downtown area in Houston. The airport is the 15th busiest in the US. It serves more than 40 million passengers in a year.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Texas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Does O'Hare International have sustainable practices?

    Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is recognized for its efforts toward achieving a sustainable aviation industry. The airport has implemented various policies geared towards reducing its carbon footprint and preserving the environment. One of its main policies is a ban on polystyrene foam consumer packaging and the use of disposable plastic utensils, bags, and containers in the airport and its environs. The airport is dedicated to hygienic products and procurement of sustainable utensils and packaging materials. The airport is also currently working on a Sustainable Airport Manual to guide its efforts throughout the airport.

  • Which airlines have sustainable practices flying from Chicago to Texas?

    The Chicago-Texas flight route is served by multiple airlines with sustainable practices, including United Airlines. The airline remains committed to reducing carbon emissions by promoting alternative Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Despite the limited supply of SAF, United Airlines is still looking forward to bringing more airlines on board to scale up production and explore other routes. Other airlines with sustainable practices include Delta, American Airlines, KLM, and Alaska. Some of these airlines, such as KLM, have gone ahead to encourage their passengers to explore other sustainable transport options to reduce their carbon footprint and increase carbon offset.

  • Which airport has sustainable features in Texas?

    Texas is home to some of the largest airports in the country, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Houston International Airport, and Texas Airport. However, DFW stands out for its strategic plans to ensure zero emissions by 2030. Over the years, the airport has invested millions in realizing an environmentally-friendly space. Some of the features you can expect include smart trash cans and paper towel dispensers. The airport has also implemented the use of renewable fuel for its shuttles as well as the introduction of all-electric models to lower its carbon emissions.

  • What airports serve Chicago to Texas flights?

    You can fly out of Chicago O’Hare or Chicago Midway International Airport to go to Texas, but you’ll likely find more flights from O’Hare. There are several airports to choose from in Texas. Two of the largest with the most flights available are Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Chicago to Texas?

    There are direct flights from Chicago O’Hare to Houston Airport on Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United. The flight will take about 2h 45m. You’ll find more non-stop flights between O’Hare and Dallas. You can fly Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, or United as well. American offers a lot of choices since they’re headquartered in Dallas.

  • What are the stopover options between Chicago to Texas?

    You’ll find stopovers on Spirit in Orlando. Most of the stopovers are just a couple of hours. Delta offers flights that stop in Atlanta. Most of these stopovers are an hour or less so your total travel time is under five hours. Flying with Frontier, you could be stopping in Branson on your way to Dallas. You will also see stops in Fayetteville, Columbia, Oklahoma City, or St. Louis amongst others.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly from Chicago to Texas?

    No, you will not need a passport or a visa to make this trip. This is a domestic flight so only valid identification is required.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Texas one-way?

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $57 and $79, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Texas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Texas?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Texas are Republic Airways (100%), Envoy Air (100%) and Japan Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Texas?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Texas is $58. On average you can expect to pay $730. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dallas/Fort Worth), can usually be booked for $86.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Chicago to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Texas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Texas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$131Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ContourCheapest$170Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$176Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

Helpful tips for your next trip to Texas

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Texas. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • There are several airlines flying from Chicago to Texas; consider using one with sustainable practices, such as the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. This way, you can promote an environmentally-friendly aviation industry.
  • Look for newer aircraft since, as technology advances, planes are getting equipped with fuel efficiency features to reduce carbon emissions and increase flight distances.
  • You should also consider taking direct flights to Texas from Chicago to reduce your travel time and lower your carbon footprint. Planes consume more energy when landing or taking off, which increases their carbon emissions compared to when they stay in the air.
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