Cheap flights from Dallas to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $82
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $82
Cheapest one-way flight $28
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $28
Cheapest nonstop flights $61
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $61
Last-minute weekend getaway $163
Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to Chicago is currently $163
Cheapest business class flights $447
United Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sun, Feb 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $447
Fastest flight 2 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to Chicago takes 2 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $75–180
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–240

Popular airlines from Dallas to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $167
    Typical price: $165–340
    41 weekly nonstop flights
    DAL - MDW, ORD Every day
    2852 weekly connecting flights
    DAL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $167
    Typical price: $175–345
    74 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - ORD Every day
    858 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $167
    Typical price: $175–375
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - ORD Every day
    183 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $187
    Typical price: $195–480
    614 weekly connecting flights
    DAL, DFW - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $82
    Typical price: $100–210
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    38 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Spirit
    from $129
    Typical price: $120–255
    26 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Dallas

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
    Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 58 min 185 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 3 hr 19 min 211 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dallas to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Dallas to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $75 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Chicago is $187, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Chicago is $82, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Dallas to Chicago is $129, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago starts at $82 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Dallas to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dallas to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dallas to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dallas to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 74 nonstop flights and 858 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 41 nonstop flights and 2,852 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dallas to Chicago are:
  • United offers 33 nonstop flights and 183 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 614 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 6 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Spirit offers 26 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dallas and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Chicago is $167, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Chicago is $187, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Chicago is $82, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Dallas to Chicago is $129, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Chicago.
  • There are 41 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 74 American direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Chicago at price $163 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Chicago.
  • There are 41 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 74 American direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Dallas to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and Chicago start at $61 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dallas to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dallas and Chicago start at $447 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and Chicago start at $82 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.
To book business class trips from Dallas to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dallas and Chicago starts at $163 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Chicago at price $163 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Dallas to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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