Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:19. The fastest flight covers the 802 miles (1291 km) distance in 2h 24m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 802 miles (1291 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 2h 24m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 23:19 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX
Cheapest price
$325
Average price
$1232
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
1291 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX will cost around $1232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $325.
Of the 65 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Dallas, TX onSun, Nov 30, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct flights cover the 1291 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the longest flights will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NK1331 · NK542
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UA539
UA1517 · UA693
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AA938
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AA2400
AA3297Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, and a train costs an average of €99.
Distance: 802 miles (1291 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€164 Average price | €169 Average price | €130 Average price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 12m Average total duration 21h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 36m Average total duration 20h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX flights for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NK620 · NK1002 | 12:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h37 | 7:25 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1975 · UA425 · UA674 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h15 | 12:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1975 · UA4059 · UA1964 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h13 | 12:23 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1975 · UA554 · UA674 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h15 | 12:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3055 | 1:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h48 | 4:19 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2421 | 2:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h44 | 4:54 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1304 | 3:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h51 | 6:06 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SY260 · SY503 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h09 | 1:09 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2999 | 4:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h39 | 7:04 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1848 · UA555 · UA1597 | 4:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 13h24 | 5:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1848 · UA470 · UA1949 | 4:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h40 | 3:15 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1126 · UA674 | 5:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h23 | 12:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2016 | 5:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h46 | 7:56 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2400 | 5:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h39 | 8:25 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2657 · UA1215 | 6:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h40 | 1:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2657 · UA1964 | 6:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h38 | 12:23 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1484 | 6:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h45 | 9:32 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA878 | 7:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h49 | 10:12 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA767 · UA1565 | 7:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h46 | 2:41 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2042 · UA1818 | 8:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h02 | 7:12 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2029 · UA1597 | 8:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h44 | 5:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2649 · UA543 · UA1818 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h52 | 7:12 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2649 · UA543 · UA750 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h39 | 4:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA764 | 8:24 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h46 | 11:10 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1485 · UA1565 | 8:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h01 | 2:41 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2133 · UA1597 | 9:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h55 | 5:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2916 | 9:13 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h42 | 11:55 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA793 | 9:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h45 | 12:20 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA983 | 10:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h47 | 12:49 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA485 · UA1597 | 10:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h39 | 5:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA868 | 10:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h44 | 1:41 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2340 · UA750 | 11:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h49 | 4:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1851 · UA750 | 11:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h01 | 4:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
UA1673 | 1:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h45 | 4:36 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1331 · NK542 | 2:18 AM O'Hare International Airport | 16h27 | 6:45 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SY262 · SY501 | 2:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 16h20 | 6:42 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3297 | 2:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h40 | 5:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1193 · UA2260 | 2:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h30 | 9:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK3033 | 3:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h37 | 5:59 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2296 · UA2260 | 3:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h55 | 9:25 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA938 | 4:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h38 | 6:43 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA546 · UA740 · UA1719 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h21 | 7:20 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA546 · UA2669 · UA454 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h08 | 6:07 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA546 · UA740 · UA4042 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h10 | 5:09 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA216 · UA1898 · UA1719 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h50 | 7:20 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dallas, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- State Fair of Texas, a large annual fair featuring food, rides, and live entertainment
- Dallas International Film Festival, showcasing independent films from around the world
- Dallas Art Fair, a premier art event highlighting contemporary art galleries
- Holiday at the Arboretum, a seasonal celebration with elaborate holiday displays and events at the Dallas Arboretum.
- Independence Day, fireworks and celebrations marking the nation's birth
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for outdoor activities and barbecues
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and enjoying traditional meals
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, featuring duty-free, convenience stores, and luxury brands.
- Parking available with options including terminal, Express, and Remote parking, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines; top options include Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Cousin's Bar-B-Q.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels are available within the airport, including the Grand Hyatt DFW and Hyatt Regency DFW.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available in all terminals, including American Airlines Admirals Club and The Centurion Lounge.
- Lost and Found services available at the airport; located in terminal E, near gate E4.
- Car rental services are available at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a shuttle from all terminals.
- DART Rail Orange Line, DFW Airport Station, 20 miles
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