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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:36 am
• Latest: departs at 10:16 pm and lands at 12:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 36m, covering 800 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $159 to $325, with an average of $234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $234 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $236 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 4%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 43m.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $213 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $287, a difference of $74.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h via Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA) and 4h 29m via Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK).

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

Among airlines operating Dallas to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• 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.