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McAllen, Texas

Private charter · MDW → MFE

Chicago to McAllen

1,232 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Chicago to McAllen, door to door faster.

Trade about 26 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 1,232 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
1,232 mi
Flight
—
Driving
26 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoMFEMcAllen
MDW → MFE1,232 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving McAllen

Airports in McAllen

  • MFE

    Commercial airport

    McAllen Miller International Airport

    McAllen · KMFE

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,120 ft

  • KEBG

    Regional airport

    South Texas International at Edinburg Airport

    Edinburg

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in McAllen

McAllen is the retail and commercial center of the Rio Grande Valley, a fast-growing region of citrus groves, farm towns and border cities that stretches along the river toward the coast. Cross-border trade with Reynosa and Monterrey, manufacturing tied to plants in Mexico, healthcare and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley drive a busy business calendar, and shoppers from Mexico have long made the city’s stores and malls a destination of their own.

  1. 01

    Quinta Mazatlán

    A 1930s adobe mansion surrounded by native gardens and wooded trails, this World Birding Center site in the middle of McAllen is a favorite for spotting Valley specialties like green jays and chachalacas.

  2. 02

    Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

    Along the Rio Grande south of Alamo, this refuge protects a rare stretch of native subtropical forest where hundreds of bird species have been recorded, along with butterflies and other wildlife.

  3. 03

    Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

    In nearby Mission, the headquarters of the World Birding Center offers trails, feeding stations, a hawk observation tower and bikes for exploring the park’s riverside woodland.

  4. 04

    International Museum of Art and Science

    McAllen’s museum combines hands-on science exhibits with art collections, including Mexican folk art and works from both sides of the border, making it an easy family stop.

  5. 05

    17th Street Entertainment District

    Downtown McAllen’s nightlife hub is lined with bars, live music venues and restaurants that draw crowds from across the Valley on weekend nights.

  6. 06

    La Plaza Mall

    One of the busiest shopping centers in the region, La Plaza has long drawn shoppers from both sides of the border with its department stores and brand-name retailers.

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Questions

Chicago to McAllen flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to McAllen?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,232 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 26 hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to McAllen use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) or South Texas International at Edinburg Airport (KEBG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to McAllen cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and McAllen?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from McAllen back to Chicago are priced the same way.

Return flight

McAllen to Chicago

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