Domestic route
Cheap flights from Dallas to Chicago
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 802 miles, 2h 5m nonstop.
DFW to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 802 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNNK5 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 26all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Dallas to Chicago
Round trips from $77
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Dallas to Chicago
5 airlines fly nonstop with 26 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Dallas has 2 airports and Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Dallas
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Spirit all fly DFW to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $77; September 2026 is the most expensive at $99 and up, a difference of $22 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Dallas to ChicagoDallas to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Dallas to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h 5m gate to gate, covering 802 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD), with 26 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Chicago?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $77 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Dallas to Chicago flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Dallas and Chicago?
Chicago is in the same time zone as Dallas, so there is no clock change. DFW is on America/Chicago time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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