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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Texas

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$203
Houston
Houston1 stop$150
Austin
Austin1 stop$249
San Antonio
San Antoniononstop$297
El Paso
El Paso1 stop$242
Harlingen
Harlingen1 stop$290
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$203
Houston
Houston1 stop$150
Austin
Austin1 stop$249
San Antonio
San Antoniononstop$297
El Paso
El Paso1 stop$242
Harlingen
Harlingen1 stop$290

Book Cheap Chicago to Texas Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Texas that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Texas

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Frontier Logo
2:46 pm - 5:47 pm
ORD
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IAH
3h 01mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:42 pm - 9:34 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
$150Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
7:11 am - 3:17 pm
ORD
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IAH
8h 06m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 2:17 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
$150Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:19 am
ORD
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IAH
2h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:15 pm
IAH
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ORD
5h 45m
1 stop
$178United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:19 am
ORD
-
IAH
2h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:27 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
$183United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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IAH
2h 54mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 5:07 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 51mnonstop
$183American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:58 pm
ORD
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IAH
2h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 9:46 pm
IAH
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ORD
3h 09mnonstop
$183American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 7:50 am
MDW
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HOU
2h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 7:25 am
HOU
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MDW
2h 25mnonstop
$183Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 9:05 pm
MDW
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HOU
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:20 am - 9:45 am
HOU
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MDW
2h 25mnonstop
$183Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 1:27 pm
ORD
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IAH
6h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 1:08 pm
IAH
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ORD
7h 48m
1 stop
$203Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 1:27 pm
ORD
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IAH
7h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:37 pm - 11:57 pm
IAH
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ORD
7h 20m
1 stop
$203Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Texas flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Texas to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Texas?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Texas departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Texas from Chicago usually cost between $158 and $349 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $203 on Frontier (Oct 21-Oct 26).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Texas flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Texas from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Houston, at $135 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $189.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Texas?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Texas depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Texas is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $325 on average. Morning departures are around 18% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Texas is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $414.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Texas?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $398, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Texas?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Texas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Texas is October, when tickets cost $226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $379 and $369 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Texas?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Texas clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Texas, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Texas?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Texas, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Texas, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Dallas

Flights from Chicago to Texas: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Texas 
IanFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DFW
Apr 2026
Lately ORD airport struggles in general often having ground stops. Construction extends travel back to airport so allow 2 hrs. Over past few months, experienced far few delays on United than AA.
Dr. JosephFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DFW
Jan 2025
Be very vigilant about the weather both in Chicago and in Dallas. Adverse weather in either area can affect the trip.

FAQs - booking Texas flights

  • Are there nursing amenities at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)?

    Yes. IAH offers several lactation rooms for nursing mothers to take care of their babies. In Terminal A, nursing rooms are next to Gate A17 and between Gate A1 and The Breakfast Klub. In Terminal E, a nursing room is adjacent to Gate E11. And in Terminal C, nursing rooms are next to Gate B21 and near Gates C34 and C4, and inside the women's washrooms.

  • Are pet relief areas at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Yes. AUS offers designated pet/service animal relief areas before and after security to take care of animals’ bathroom needs. Before security at the lower level, the Baggage Claim; in front of the Blue Garage and the Rental Car Counter is the pet relief area. After security, a pet relief area is adjacent to Gate 11.

  • Are there airline lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Yes. ORD has various airline lounges in its faculties. The United Polaris Lounges is in Terminal 1 adjacent to Gate C18. The Admiral’s Club is on Terminal 3 close to Gates G8, H6/K6, and L2A.The United Lounge is on Terminal 2 is close to Gate F9 and Terminal 1 next to Gates B18, C16, and B6. On Terminal 5, there is the British Airways Lounge next to Gate M17, Sky Club adjacent to Gate M13, Swissport Lounge next to Gate M13, and SAS Lounge close to Gate M19. ORD passengers who don't have membership to the airline lounges can buy a day's pass.

  • What are the most common layover cities for flights from Chicago to Texas?

    If you wish to take a flight with a layover, you’ll find single layover flights from Chicago to Texas. The majority of the route’s layovers are an hour or less thus your entire travel time is under five hours. Nonetheless, the route’s layover will depend on your preferred airline and your landing place in Texas. Flying to Texas with Spirit Airlines your stopover will be in Orlando while with Delta your layover will be in Atlanta. On the flight from Chicago to Dallas, your stopover will be in Branson. Additionally, on the route to Texas from Chicago your stopovers could be in Columbia, St. Louis, Fayetteville, or Oklahoma City among other cities.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Texas?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Texas.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Texas?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Texas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Texas?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Texas with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Texas?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Texas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Texas

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the main airports serving the metropolitan area of Chicago. ORD is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines and a base for Frontier Airlines. The passenger airlines facilitate flights from Chicago to Texas.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of the main airports that serve the metropolis of Chicago.  The Airport serves as a base for Frontiers Airlines and Southwest Airlines, which offer flights from Chicago to Texas.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the main airports that serve Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and North Texas. DFW is a hub for American Airlines and a base for Spirit Airlines. The airlines offer flights from Chicago to Texas.
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) is one of the primary airports serving the city of El Paso along with Las Cruces and Ciudad Juarez. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines run at ELP facilitating flights to Texas from Chicago.
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is one of the airports that serve the metropolitan area of Houston. The Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines and a base for Spirit Airlines, which offers flights to Texas from Chicago.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Texas

Cabin class types available on flights to Texas

Cabin classes available on flights to Texas. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.