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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.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $289 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.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Dayton pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Chicago to Dayton route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $295. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:59 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:21 am.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dayton takes 1h 26m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $1,615. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dayton range from $239 to $414, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

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