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Flights from Chicago to McAllen
There are no direct flights from Chicago to McAllen. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 5h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 00m
Chicago to McAllen at a glance
Fastest journey5h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston
Best ways to fly from Chicago to McAllen
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
CHI Dallas (DFW) MFE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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CHI Houston (IAH) MFE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,994 km1,238 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 00mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneMcAllen vs Chicago
- Currency in McAllen
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → MFE
Flights from Chicago to McAllen: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to McAllen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Houston and Monterrey. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to McAllen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,994 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and McAllen?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Monterrey (MTY). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and McAllen?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE).
