MFE - ORD

$150 Find Cheap Flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from McAllen to Chicago departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from McAllen to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from McAllen to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$275
Typical prices: $594-$341
American Airlines
Sat 5/16Tue 6/2
MFE - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
Typical prices: $173-$210
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/29
MFE - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $275 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between McAllen and Chicago. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $374 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 21m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights from McAllen to Chicago (MFE-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from McAllen to Chicago 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 McAllen to Chicago

Sat, May 16 - Tue, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$275American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:37 pm
MFE
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ORD
6h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$276American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, Jun 2
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:56 pm
MFE
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ORD
7h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 4:37 pm
ORD
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MFE
8h 27m
2 stops
$285Delta
Sat, May 16 - Tue, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$287American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 11:21 am
MFE
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ORD
5h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:28 pm
ORD
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MFE
6h 23m
1 stop
$291American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$295American Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
American Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 7:43 pm
MFE
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ORD
6h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 1:02 pm
ORD
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MFE
6h 58m
1 stop
$299American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 10:38 pm
ORD
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MFE
6h 48m
1 stop
$300American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
1:03 pm - 11:59 pm
MFE
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ORD
10h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 5:21 pm
ORD
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MFE
7h 56m
2 stops
$301Delta
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
1:03 pm - 11:59 pm
MFE
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ORD
10h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 4:43 pm
ORD
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MFE
11h 28m
2 stops
$303Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for McAllen to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $622 and $538 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from McAllen to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from McAllen to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $149 for a one-way ticket and $275 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between McAllen and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from McAllen Miller Intl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between McAllen and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from McAllen to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from McAllen to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $409 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $348 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from McAllen 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 McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to McAllen with another airline. Booking your flights between McAllen and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Chicago O'Hare Airport from McAllen up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from McAllen to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9562 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
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Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Apr 2026
IAH - ORD
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Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

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