Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Chicago (DFW - CHI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$217	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $217
Cheapest one-way flight	$74	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $74
Cheapest nonstop flights	$217	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway	$221	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to Chicago is currently $221
Cheapest business class flights	$447	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Aug 8 — Sun, Aug 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago is currently $447

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to Chicago takes 2 hr 10 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 June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–185
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–290

Popular airlines from Dallas to Chicago

American

Nonstop

from $290

Typical price: $175–355

98 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - ORD Every day

835 weekly connecting flights

DFW - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $175–350

47 weekly nonstop flights

DAL - MDW, ORD Every day

2814 weekly connecting flights

DAL - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $175–380

48 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - ORD Every day

128 weekly connecting flights

DFW - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $105–230

14 weekly nonstop flights

DFW - MDW, ORD Every day

44 weekly connecting flights

DFW - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $328

Typical price: $205–450

679 weekly connecting flights

DAL, DFW - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $700

Typical price: $485–5,600

14 weekly connecting flights

DFW - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 26 min 16 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 3 hr 185 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 20 min 211 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 Dallas to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Dallas to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $75 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

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

The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Chicago is $290, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Chicago is $308, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Chicago is $308, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Chicago is $217, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Chicago is $328, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Chicago is $700, flying from Aug 14 to Aug 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Chicago starts at $217 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

2 hr 10 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 98 nonstop flights and 835 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 47 nonstop flights and 2,814 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 48 nonstop flights and 128 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 14 nonstop flights and 44 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) .
Delta offers 679 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) .
Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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 $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

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

The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Chicago is $290, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Chicago is $308, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Chicago is $308, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Chicago is $217, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Chicago is $328, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Dallas to Chicago is $700, flying from Aug 14 to Aug 16.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Chicago.

There are 98 American direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 United direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Dallas 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 Dallas and Chicago at price $221 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Dallas to Chicago.

There are 98 American direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Southwest direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 United direct flights from Dallas to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and Chicago start at $217 from Thu, Jul 9 to Mon, Jul 13 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, Aug 8 to Sun, Aug 9 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and Chicago start at $217 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20.

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 $221 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Chicago at price $221 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.

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.