Title: $229 Cheap flights from Chicago to Merced (ORD to MCE) - Expedia.com ![Yosemite valley and merced river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2231/a04eab24-7e58-46ca-b0af-c7363d3c5ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2231/a04eab24-7e58-46ca-b0af-c7363d3c5ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $229 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Merced (MCE) [View $229 flight on Tue, Mar 10, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:228.83&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCiAoIcDMKGihwM4R0AAWAFqAk1BcghHSDJPQUpNTgovCMGmARIEMzA0NBiSaCCLkAEoj6SHAzDppIcDOEdAAVgBagJNQXIIR0gyT0FKTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKPKlhwMw2KaHAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SEgoIARABGAEqAkFTGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travelers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_WN.svg) Southwest Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_F9.svg) Frontier Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_B6.svg) JetBlue Airways [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AS.svg) Alaska Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/4/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ## Cheap Flights from Chicago to Merced (ORD-MCE) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $229 for one-way flights and $801 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $801 Roundtrip found 3 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:800.65&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCi884YDMN31hgM4UUAAWAFqAk1BcghRSDRPQVZNTgovCMGmARIEMzAyOBiSaCCLkAEo2_aGAzC394YDOE1AAVgBagJNQXIITUgwT0FTTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKIf5hgMw7fmGAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SCocBCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDAwGMwgIIuQASjaoIcDMLqhhwM4QkAAWAFyA0JOUgouCMGmARIDMjczGIuQASCSASjToocDMIGkhwM4T0ABWAFqAk1BcghPSDRPQUpNTgotCMGmARIDNTM4GJIBIK4cKLelhwMwqKeHAzhPQAFYAWoCTUFyCE9INE9BSk1OEgoIARABGAEqAkFTGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $831 Roundtrip found 3 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:830.65&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCi884YDMN31hgM4UUAAWAFqAk1BcghRSDRPQVZNTgovCMGmARIEMzAyOBiSaCCLkAEo2_aGAzC394YDOE1AAVgBagJNQXIITUgwT0FTTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKIf5hgMw7fmGAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SCokBCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDAwGMwgIIuQASjaoIcDMLqhhwM4QkAAWAFyA0JOUgovCMGmARIEMzAyOBiLkAEgkmgoo6SHAzD1pIcDOFFAAVgBagJNQXIIUUg0T0FKTU4KLgjBpgESBDE0OTMYkmggrhwoqqWHAzCrp4cDOFFAAVgBagJNQXIIUUg0T0FKTU4SCggBEAEYASoCQVMYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $960 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:4/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:4/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:959.66&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCjAy4oDMNrNigM4R0AAWAFqAk1BcghHSDJPQVVNTgovCMGmARIEMjA5MhiSaCCLkAEo98-KAzDN0IoDOE5AAVgBagJNQXIITkg0T0FWTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKKnRigMwj9KKAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SCokBCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDA4GMwgIIuQASjA5YoDMKDmigM4QkAAWAFyA0JOUgovCMGmARIDNDUyGIuQASDvuAEo9uiKAzCJ6ooDOExAAVgBagJNQXIITEg0T0FWTU4KLgjBpgESAzMyNBjvuAEgrhwoy-2KAzDF74oDOFNAAVgBagJNQXIIU0g1T0dWTU4SDAgBEAEYASoCQVMyABgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $985 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/30/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:984.65&airProductToken=AQqHAQotCMGmARIDMzQ5GK4cIJIBKJTeiAMwqeCIAzhMQABYAWoCTUFyCExIN09BSk1OCi4IwaYBEgM2NTgYkgEgi5ABKPThiAMwlOOIAzhMQAFYAWoCTUFyCExIN09BSk1OCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDEzGIuQASDMICiJ5YgDMO_liAM4QkABWAFyA0JOUgqJAQomCMGcARIEODAwNBjMICCLkAEosoKJAzCSg4kDOEJAAFgBcgNCTlIKLwjBpgESBDI0MTYYi5ABIJJoKP6DiQMwzYSJAzhTQAFYAWoCTUFyCFNIMk9BSk1OCi4IwaYBEgQxNDkzGJJoIK4cKKaGiQMwq4iJAzhTQAFYAWoCTUFyCFNIMk9BSk1OEgwIARABGAEqAkFTMgAYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,008 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:4/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:4/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1007.66&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCjAy4oDMNrNigM4R0AAWAFqAk1BcghHSDJPQVVNTgovCMGmARIEMjA5MhiSaCCLkAEo98-KAzDN0IoDOE5AAVgBagJNQXIITkg0T0FWTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKKnRigMwj9KKAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SCocBCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDA4GMwgIIuQASjA5YoDMKDmigM4QkAAWAFyA0JOUgouCMGmARIDNzQ5GIuQASCSASjQ6IoDMP3pigM4S0ABWAFqAk1BcghLSDBPQVNNTgotCMGmARIDMzI4GJIBIK4cKMfqigMwu-yKAzhRQAFYAWoCTUFyCFFINE9BVk1OEgwIARABGAEqAkFTMgAYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,025 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/30/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1024.65&airProductToken=AQqJAQouCMGmARIEMTQ3MBiuHCCSaCig34gDMLrhiAM4TUAAWAFqAk1BcghNSDBPQUpNTgovCMGmARIEMjA2OBiSaCCLkAEoleOIAzDr44gDOE1AAVgBagJNQXIITUgwT0FKTU4KJgjBnAESBDgwMTMYi5ABIMwgKInliAMw7-WIAzhCQAFYAXIDQk5SCokBCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDA0GMwgIIuQASiygokDMJKDiQM4QkAAWAFyA0JOUgovCMGmARIEMjQxNhiLkAEgkmgo_oOJAzDNhIkDOFNAAVgBagJNQXIIU0gyT0FKTU4KLgjBpgESBDE0OTMYkmggrhwopoaJAzCriIkDOFNAAVgBagJNQXIIU0gyT0FKTU4SDAgBEAEYASoCQVMyABgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,060 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/30/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1059.64&airProductToken=AQqIAQouCMGmARIEMTM3MRiuHCCSASiM34gDMKfhiAM4TEAAWAFqAk1BcghMSDdPQUpNTgouCMGmARIDNjU4GJIBIIuQASj04YgDMJTjiAM4TEABWAFqAk1BcghMSDdPQUpNTgomCMGcARIEODAxMxiLkAEgzCAoieWIAzDv5YgDOEJAAVgBcgNCTlIKhwEKJgjBnAESBDgwMDQYzCAgi5ABKLKCiQMwkoOJAzhCQABYAXIDQk5SCi4IwaYBEgM1NTIYi5ABIJIBKKyGiQMw2IeJAzhWQAFYAWoCTUFyCFZIN09BVk1OCi0IwaYBEgMzMjgYkgEgrhwox4mJAzC7i4kDOE9AAVgBagJNQXIIT0gyT0RWTU4SDAgBEAEYASoCQVMyABgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,067 Roundtrip found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/1/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/5/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1066.94&airProductToken=AQq4AQotCMGmARIDNDA5GK4cIJIBKMG_hgMw4MGGAzhOQABYAWoCTUFyCE5INE9BVk1OCi4IwaYBEgM0OTgYkgEg77gBKPjChgMwsMOGAzhMQAFYAWoCTUFyCExINE9BVk1OCi8IwaYBEgM2MjcY77gBIIuQASjvxoYDMP3HhgM4UUABWAFqAk1BcghRSDRZQVVNTgomCMGcARIEODAwNxiLkAEgzCAovcmGAzCjyoYDOEJAAVgBcgNCTlIKiQEKJgjBnAESBDgwMTAYzCAgi5ABKNbshgMwtu2GAzhCQABYAXIDQk5SCi8IwaYBEgM0NTIYi5ABIO-4ASic74YDMLDwhgM4UUABWAFqAk1BcghRSDRZQVVNTgouCMGmARIDMzI0GO-4ASCuHCjk84YDMN_1hgM4UUABWAFqAk1BcghRSDJPQVZNThIKCAEQARgBKgJBUxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,084 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:4/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:4/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1083.65&airProductToken=AQqIAQouCMGmARIEMTM3MRiuHCCSASisy4oDMMfNigM4UUAAWAFqAk1BcghRSDRPQVZNTgouCMGmARIDNjAwGJIBIIuQASjBz4oDMNjQigM4U0ABWAFqAk1BcghTSDRPQVZNTgomCMGcARIEODAxMxiLkAEgzCAoqdGKAzCP0ooDOEJAAVgBcgNCTlIKiQEKJgjBnAESBDgwMDgYzCAgi5ABKMDligMwoOaKAzhCQABYAXIDQk5SCi8IwaYBEgM0NTIYi5ABIO-4ASj26IoDMInqigM4TEABWAFqAk1BcghMSDRPQVZNTgouCMGmARIDMzI0GO-4ASCuHCjL7YoDMMXvigM4U0ABWAFqAk1BcghTSDVPR1ZNThIMCAEQARgBKgJBUzIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Alaska Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AS.gif) Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30 ORD Chicago MCE Merced $1,088 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:MCE,departure:3/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MCE,to:ORD,departure:3/30/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1087.65&airProductToken=AQqHAQotCMGmARIDMzQ5GK4cIJIBKJTeiAMwqeCIAzhMQABYAWoCTUFyCExIN09BSk1OCi4IwaYBEgM2NTgYkgEgi5ABKPThiAMwlOOIAzhMQAFYAWoCTUFyCExIN09BSk1OCiYIwZwBEgQ4MDEzGIuQASDMICiJ5YgDMO_liAM4QkABWAFyA0JOUgqHAQomCMGcARIEODAwNBjMICCLkAEosoKJAzCSg4kDOEJAAFgBcgNCTlIKLgjBpgESAzYyORiLkAEgkgEoxoOJAzDxhIkDOFZAAVgBagJNQXIIVkg0T0FKTU4KLQjBpgESAzUzOBiSASCuHCixhokDMKuIiQM4VkABWAFqAk1BcghWSDRPQUpNThIMCAEQARgBKgJBUzIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) cost? ### What is the cheapest month to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)? ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)? ### How many flights per day from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)? ### What day of the week has the most flights from ORD to MCE? ### What is the best time to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)? ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) last-minute? ### Is it cheaper to book an ORD to MCE flight and hotel package? ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)? ## Travel information | Origin airport | O'Hare Intl. | | ------------------- | ---------------- | | Destination airport | Merced Municipal | | Roundtrip price | $801 | | Distance | 1754 mi | ## Book with confidence # Chicago to Merced Flights The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Merced On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Merced are during the month of March. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Merced with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines. The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Merced Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Merced: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance. How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Merced Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Merced in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $229 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Merced flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps. You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Chicago to Merced airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures. \*Terms apply. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. 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