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Flights from Waco to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Waco to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas, about 4h 21m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 21m
Waco to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey4h 21mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas
Best ways to fly from Waco to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ACT Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun18:15 ACT18:54 DFW1h 36m connection20:30 DFW22:36 CHIEnvoy Air
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
- 1,426 km886 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 21mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneChicago vs Waco
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- ACT → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Waco to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Waco to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas. 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 Waco to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,426 km.
Where do you change planes between Waco and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Waco and Chicago?
Waco: Waco Regional Airport (ACT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).





