Chicago to McAllen (ORD–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and MFE. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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 58m AAACAV AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to McAllen flights
AUS Austin 4h 58m AAACAS AMDL Austin (AUS) to McAllen flights
IAH Houston 5h 2m 7LAAAS ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to McAllen flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 11m AAACAY AA Phoenix (PHX) to McAllen flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h AAACAV G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to McAllen flights
MTY Monterrey 11h 45m EKUAVB ZV Monterrey (MTY) to McAllen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to McAllen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
650
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MFE
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
Return
MFE → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → MFE delays →

Other ways to reach McAllen from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.
Metric ORD→MFE MDW→MFE
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in McAllen.
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.

ORD–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to McAllen route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MFE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Austin Bergstrom and George Bush Intercontinental.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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, Austin Bergstrom and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).