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Flights from McAllen to Chicago

There are no direct flights from McAllen to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 4h 04m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 04m
MFECHIIAH

McAllen to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey4h 04mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from McAllen to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MFE Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Wed07:00 MFE07:57 IAH0h 48m connection08:45 IAH11:04 CHIUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 04m
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MFE Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon05:45 MFE07:11 DFW1h 19m connection08:30 DFW10:41 CHIAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m
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MFE Monterrey (MTY) CHI
Leg 1: Aerus · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~6h 23m
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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
4h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneChicago vs McAllen
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
MFE → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from McAllen to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas 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 McAllen to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,994 km.
Where do you change planes between McAllen and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Monterrey (MTY). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve McAllen and Chicago?
McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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