Cheap Flights from Chicago to Waco
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Waco
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Waco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Waco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Waco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-29
ORD - ACT
Economy | 2 Stops
From 9,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-28
ORD - ACT
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
ORD - ACT
First | 2 Stops
From 21,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-28
ORD - ACT
First | 1 Stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
ORD - ACT
First | 1 Stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
ORD - ACT
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 22,500 Pts + $31.2
Chicago to Waco flight facts
Distance
875 mi
1,408 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Waco is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Waco
ACT · Waco Regional
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - College Station · College Station is 87 mi from Waco
Flights Chicago - Dallas · Dallas is 88 mi from Waco
Flights Chicago - Dallas-Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth is 90 mi from Waco
Flights Chicago - Austin · Austin is 101 mi from Waco
Flights Chicago - Tyler · Tyler is 119 mi from Waco
Flights Chicago - Abilene · Abilene is 154 mi from Waco
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Waco
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
ORD - ACT
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - ACT
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
ORD - ACT
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Waco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Waco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Waco.
Chicago and Waco are about 875 miles (1,408 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 875-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Waco is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Waco: Waco Regional (ACT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Waco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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