Chicago to Waco (ORD–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 17m AAACAV → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
CAE Columbia 13h AANZQR → AA Columbia (CAE) to Waco flights
MSN Madison ~5h 30m AAACAS → AA Madison (MSN) to Waco flights
TRI Blountville ~6h 10m AAUA → AA Blountville (TRI) to Waco flights
DEN Denver ~6h 53m AAACAY → Denver (DEN) to Waco flights
LGA New York ~7h 43m AAASDL → AA New York (LGA) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and ACT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes ACT Routes ORD Live Flights ACT Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Waco (ACT) Waco to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DFW ~4h 17m MSN ~5h 30m TRI ~6h 10m DEN ~6h 53m LGA ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → ACT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
ACT → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waco from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Waco Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→ACT MDW→ACT MSN→ACT
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Waco flights · Madison (MSN) to Waco flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Waco Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Waco is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ACT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Waco.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Waco route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ACT
Full nameWaco Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ACT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Columbia Metropolitan.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MSN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Columbia Metropolitan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).