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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:34
• Latest: departs at 21:51 and lands at 00:25.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 34m, covering 801 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £129 to £254, with an average of £187 over the past 12 months. Anything below £129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the £187 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £131 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £190 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• Frontier: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 4%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £98, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 43m.

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £173 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £223, a difference of £50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h, compared to 4h 30m via Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK) and 5h 22m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.