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Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Chicago

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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Frontier, and others. Average duration is 2h 29m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Chicago (DFW-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dallas to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dallas to Chicago

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dallas to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dallas to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost £154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £200 and £189 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £85, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to Chicago

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aer Lingus

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dallas to Chicago

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Dallas to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dallas to Chicago flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Japan Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to Chicago flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Dallas to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Dallas to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.7
FrontierOverall score based on 3027 reviews
6.0Boarding
5.5Comfort
4.6Food
4.3Entertainment
6.6Crew
Airline reviews

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

4.0 OkayContact Us, Mar 2026
DCA - DEN
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More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Dallas to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Dallas (DFW)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)