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Flights from McAllen to Chicago

What to know about flights from McAllen to Chicago?

The distance between McAllen and Chicago is approximately 1,996.55 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$156
American Airlines American Airlines MFE-CHI 5h 29m · 1 stop Sat, Sep 19
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Cheapest round-trip
$311
American Airlines American Airlines MFE-CHI 5h 33m · 2 stops Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,996.55 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from McAllen to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $156 and round-trip from $311. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • MFE 4:37 PM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
        ORD 4:14 PM
        5h 32m
        1 stop
        MFE 9:46 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Sun, Oct 25 | American Airlines
        $311 $397
        22% off
        22% off
        $397 $311
      • MFE 4:37 PM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Oct 11 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 32m
        1 stop
        MFE 10:32 AM
        Chicago - McAllen | Wed, Oct 14 | American Airlines
        $311 $397
        22% off
        22% off
        $397 $311
      • MFE 4:37 PM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | American Airlines
        ORD 12:11 PM
        5h 20m
        1 stop
        MFE 5:31 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
        $311 $397
        22% off
        22% off
        $397 $311
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        5h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:04 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Sep 13 | American Airlines
        ORD 12:09 PM
        5h 17m
        1 stop
        MFE 5:26 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Sun, Sep 20 | American Airlines
        $313
        21% off
        $397 $313
      • MFE 1:51 PM
        6h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:46 PM
        5h 31m
        1 stop
        MFE 7:17 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Thu, Oct 1 | American Airlines
        $326
        18% off
        $397 $326
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        MFE 10:33 AM
        Chicago - McAllen | Tue, Sep 29 | American Airlines
        $327
        18% off
        $397 $327
      • MFE 6:12 PM
        5h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        MFE 10:33 AM
        Chicago - McAllen | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        $330
        17% off
        $397 $330
      • MFE 6:12 PM
        5h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Sep 20 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:46 PM
        5h 31m
        1 stop
        MFE 7:17 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Sun, Sep 27 | American Airlines
        $331
        17% off
        $397 $331
      • MFE 4:37 PM
        5h 33m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:46 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        MFE 9:46 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Sat, Oct 10 | American Airlines
        $337
        15% off
        $397 $337
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        MFE 10:35 AM
        Chicago - McAllen | Mon, Sep 14 | American Airlines
        $337
        15% off
        $397 $337
      • MFE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MFE 4:00 PM
        Chicago - McAllen | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • MFE 4:35 PM
        5h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:04 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | American Airlines
        $156 $660
        76% off
        76% off
        $660 $156
      • MFE 6:12 PM
        6h 2m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:14 AM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | American Airlines
        $156 $660
        76% off
        76% off
        $660 $156
      • MFE 5:42 AM
        6h 26m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:08 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        $156 $660
        76% off
        76% off
        $660 $156
      • MFE 5:44 AM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:09 AM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        7h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:14 AM
        McAllen - Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 6:12 PM
        5h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        7h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:14 AM
        McAllen - Chicago | Sun, Sep 20 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 4:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | American Airlines
        $181
        73% off
        $660 $181
      • MFE 1:51 PM
        6h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:30 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Thu, Sep 10 | American Airlines
        $182
        72% off
        $660 $182
      • TLS 7:50 PM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        GRO 10:10 AM
        Toulouse - Girona | Fri, Sep 11 | easyJet
        GRO 5:10 PM
        23h
        1 stop
        TLS 4:10 PM
        Girona - Toulouse | Fri, Sep 18 | Jet2.com
        $561
        15% off
        $660 $561
      • MFE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        McAllen - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for McAllen to Chicago flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from McAllen to Chicago, including American Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from McAllen to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from McAllen to Chicago (MFE-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $156 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MFE to ORD on Sat, Sep 19), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $311 departing on Sun, Oct 18 and returning on Sun, Oct 25.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from McAllen to Chicago, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from McAllen to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from McAllen to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 19, with one-way flights priced at just $156.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from McAllen to Chicago is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from McAllen to Chicago on September 26, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $156.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from McAllen International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (MFE-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and McAllen is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from McAllen to Chicago is $319. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter McAllen and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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