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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:24 am.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Chicago takes 2h 29m, covering 804 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 Dallas to Chicago range from $182 to $362, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $182 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $262 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $265 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$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 Dallas to Chicago flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 3%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $169 to $1,254. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dallas to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Dallas to Chicago may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), with arrivals available at Chicago area airports such as Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to Chicago route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Dallas to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $78.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 30m via Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK) and 5h 22m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Chicago flights:

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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.

Driving from downtown Dallas to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) usually takes around 20 minutes.

Driving from Chicago-Rockford International Airport (RFD) to the city center of Chicago usually takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. For public transportation, take South Main Bus #7 to the RMTD Transfer Center on West State Street. Then transfer to East State Bus #11 and get off at the Greyhound/Clock Tower stop.

Yes, ORD has an on-airport car rental center in the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF). Several rental companies have offices there and travelers can take the Airport Transit System (ATS) between the terminals and the MMF.