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Book Cheap Chicago to Texas Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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 return flight deals from Chicago to Texas

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 10:23
ORD
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IAH
2h 53mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 18:10
IAH
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ORD
2h 50mdirect
£138United Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Frontier Logo
09:20 - 12:12
ORD
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DFW
2h 52mdirect
Frontier Logo
16:52 - 19:35
DFW
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ORD
2h 43mdirect
£156Frontier
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Frontier Logo
21:10 - 23:53
ORD
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DFW
2h 43mdirect
Frontier Logo
13:17 - 16:00
DFW
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ORD
2h 43mdirect
£156Frontier
Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Frontier Logo
06:00 - 08:41
ORD
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DFW
2h 41mdirect
Frontier Logo
22:16 - 00:45
DFW
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ORD
2h 29mdirect
£156Frontier
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 08:19
ORD
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IAH
2h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:40 - 21:32
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mdirect
£157United Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Frontier Logo
09:20 - 12:12
ORD
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DFW
2h 52mdirect
Frontier Logo
08:05 - 18:23
DFW
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ORD
10h 18m
1 stop
£159Frontier
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
Delta Logo
08:55 - 14:24
ORD
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IAH
5h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:26 - 16:14
IAH
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ORD
4h 48m
1 stop
£160Delta
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Delta Logo
06:40 - 13:18
ORD
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HOU
6h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 - 16:37
HOU
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ORD
5h 37m
1 stop
£160Delta
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
American Airlines Logo
21:16 - 23:39
ORD
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ELP
3h 23mdirect
American Airlines Logo
07:37 - 11:59
ELP
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ORD
3h 22mdirect
£263American Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 11:44
ORD
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HOU
6h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:41 - 12:15
HOU
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ORD
6h 34m
1 stop
£277American Airlines
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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 return flight from Chicago to Texas?

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Texas from Chicago usually cost between £119 and £263 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £156 on Frontier (3 Sept–10 Sept).

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 £111 return. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £150.

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 morning, when retur flights cost £231 on average. Morning departures are around 12% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Texas is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £263.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £247, 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 £170 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £285 and £278 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.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Texas on a Thursday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 a 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 - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Texas

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£79
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Houston

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

Insights shared by verified travellers 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 travellers 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 return 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 a cheap flight from Chicago 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.