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$406+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Waco (ACT)

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ACT
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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(American Airlines)
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/71:28 pmORD - ACT
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:12 amACT - ORD
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$406

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ORD - ACT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

1:28 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Waco

Sat 6/14

5:12 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$406

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Deals found on 4/22

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Chicago-Waco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Waco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Waco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Waco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Waco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Waco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Waco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Waco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Waco ranges from 1.8 - 4.6 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.6 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Waco when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Waco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Waco, 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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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 April 24, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

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

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 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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