Find Cheap Flights from Dayton to Chicago (DAY - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dayton to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$230	American 2 stops 14 hr Fri, Jul 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Dayton to Chicago is currently $230
Last-minute weekend getaway	$399	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dayton to Chicago is currently $399
Cheapest business class flights	$395	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago is currently $395

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dayton to Chicago takes 1 hr 15 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 Dayton to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–240
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–270

Popular airlines from Dayton to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $175–265

49 weekly nonstop flights

DAY - ORD Every day

206 weekly connecting flights

DAY - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–285

21 weekly nonstop flights

DAY - ORD Every day

678 weekly connecting flights

DAY - ORD Every day
Delta

from $1,183

Typical price: $1,400–1,600

564 weekly connecting flights

DAY - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Dayton

Dayton International Airport (DAY)

Dayton United States 17 min 10 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 8 min 55 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 1 hr 16 min 71 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 3 hr 3 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 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 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dayton to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Dayton to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $175 to $240.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Dayton to Chicago is $269, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Dayton to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dayton to Chicago is $1,183, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago starts at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $230 and departs on Fri, Jul 3.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 49 nonstop flights and 206 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 678 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Another popular airline flying from Dayton to Chicago is:

Delta offers 564 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dayton and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Dayton to Chicago is $269, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Dayton to Chicago is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dayton to Chicago is $1,183, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.

United and American fly direct from Dayton to Chicago.

There are 49 United direct flights from Dayton to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Dayton to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dayton and Chicago at price $399 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

United and American fly direct from Dayton to Chicago.

There are 49 United direct flights from Dayton to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Dayton to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dayton and Chicago start at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dayton 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 Dayton and Chicago start at $395 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dayton and Chicago start at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Dayton 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 Dayton and Chicago starts at $399 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dayton and Chicago at price $399 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dayton 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.