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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Dayton:

• Earliest: departs at 6:59 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:24 am.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Dayton:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dayton takes 1h 29m, covering 224 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dayton range from $250 to $422, with an average of $310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $310 round-trip, compared to $354 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Dayton flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $221 to $1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Dayton route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Dayton may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Dayton (DAY).

Connecting flights from Chicago to Dayton most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Chicago to Dayton. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $269.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Dayton. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 5h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Dayton flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.