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Flight deals from Mcallen to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mcallen Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $694. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.
Chicago.$429 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.
Chicago.$460 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.
Chicago.$503 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Chicago.$591 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $591, select.
Chicago.$619 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.
Chicago.$632 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.
Chicago.$661 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $661, select.
Chicago.$694 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $694, select.
Chicago.$723 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $723, select.
Chicago.$805 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.
Chicago.$819 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.
Chicago.$834 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.
Chicago.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Chicago.$1,100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,100, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mcallen to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mcallen to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $819
Jul
from $694
Aug
from $429
Sep
from $503
Oct
from $399
Nov
from $834
Dec
from $632
Jan
from $460
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Mar
from $1,100
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Alternative Mcallen to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Mcallen to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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Chicago Dupage County

51km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

126km from central Chicago
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Mcallen to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$399
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Mcallen to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mcallen to Chicago is $399. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Mcallen to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from $399.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Mcallen to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Mcallen to Chicago is usually October.
If you're flying from Mcallen Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $399.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mcallen Airport to Chicago on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mcallen Airport and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mcallen (the location of McAllen Miller International Airport).

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your MFE to Chicago flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Travelling from central Mcallen to MFE takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a hotel near MFE? If you're catching an early flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • McAllen Miller International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MFE make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

  • The address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.

How to find the cheapest flights from McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago flight is $200. The cheapest price for a return flight is $399. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MFE to Chicago if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago ticket.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MFE to Chicago by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from MFE to Chicago can help you lock in the best possible rate.

  • The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Central Chicago is located around 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your MFE to Chicago flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

  • The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Step off your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours.

  • Choose a hotel close to RFD and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late MFE to Chicago flight or just want an easier arrival, these accommodation options are all about convenience:

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RFD.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • July is the most popular month for flights from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, visit Chicago in January.

  • Lock in a McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MFE to Chicago in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Chicago

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to Chicago:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.

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