$43 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas

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Cheapest round-trip
$96
Typical prices: $147-$330
Frontier, Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/21Tue 4/28
ORD - DFW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$43
Typical prices: $73-$178
Frontier
Sat 4/11
ORD - DFW • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding.
Use the DART train from DFW to downtown Dallas.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas (CHI-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Dallas

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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3:27 pm - 6:31 pm
ORD
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DFW
3h 04mnonstop
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5:45 am - 8:05 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$96Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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4:03 pm - 6:38 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 35mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 12:24 am
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ORD
11h 34m
1 stop
$97Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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4:03 pm - 6:38 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 35mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 12:24 am
DFW
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ORD
11h 34m
1 stop
$98Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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3:29 pm - 6:22 pm
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DFW
2h 53mnonstop
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8:03 pm - 10:21 pm
DFW
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MDW
2h 18mnonstop
$99Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
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4:03 pm - 6:38 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 35mnonstop
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10:17 pm - 12:52 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$99Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
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4:14 pm - 7:08 pm
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DFW
2h 54mnonstop
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8:04 pm - 10:22 pm
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MDW
2h 18mnonstop
$100Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:23 pm - 6:27 pm
ORD
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DFW
3h 04mnonstop
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5:45 am - 8:05 am
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ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$100Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
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6:09 pm - 9:07 pm
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2h 58mnonstop
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10:17 pm - 12:52 am
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2h 35mnonstop
$101Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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2:10 pm - 4:40 pm
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DAL
2h 30mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:25 am
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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11:55 am - 2:25 pm
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DAL
2h 30mnonstop
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8:45 am - 11:10 am
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2h 25mnonstop
$177Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Dallas flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dallas?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Dallas departing in April.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dallas flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Dallas costs $82 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 38% cheaper than other Chicago-Dallas routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Dallas, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dallas, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dallas?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas, 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 Chicago to Dallas is August, where tickets cost $178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $277 and $268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Dallas?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas, 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 Chicago to Dallas, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Dallas

 
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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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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, USA TODAY, 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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Ramsey Qubein

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Cheapest flight$43
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Dallas

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dallas?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Dallas was $43 for a one-way ticket and $96 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Dallas?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Dallas.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Dallas?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Dallas Love Field or Dallas/Fort Worth.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Dallas?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Dallas, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 Chicago to Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Dallas from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Dallas?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Dallas.
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Direct departures

Chicago to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Dallas to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Dallas

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Dallas. 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 Chicago to Dallas? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

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.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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