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$159 Find Cheap Flights from Dayton to Chicago

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$179
Typical prices: $229-$437
United Airlines
Thu 11/20Sun 11/23
DAY - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $218-$260
United Airlines
Wed 11/12
DAY - ORD • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy is carry-on only, budget-friendly.
United's Priority Boarding offers Zone 2 boarding benefits.
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Cheap Flights from Dayton to Chicago (DAY-CHI)

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

Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:26 amDAY-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
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6:02 pm - 8:15 pmORD-DAY
1h 13mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
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12:48 pm - 1:17 pmDAY-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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9:00 pm - 11:21 pmORD-DAY
1h 21mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 12:12 pmDAY-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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8:45 am - 11:08 amORD-DAY
1h 23mnonstop
$194United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 12:12 pmDAY-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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8:45 am - 11:08 amORD-DAY
1h 23mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 7:14 pmDAY-ORD
6h 14m1 stop
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7:29 pm - 9:43 pmORD-DAY
1h 14mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:35 pm - 11:40 pmDAY-ORD
5h 05m1 stop
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7:29 pm - 9:43 pmORD-DAY
1h 14mnonstop
$220American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 6:34 amDAY-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
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9:55 am - 12:14 pmORD-DAY
1h 19mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
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2:28 pm - 2:57 pmDAY-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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7:10 am - 1:24 pmORD-DAY
5h 14m1 stop
$234American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:05 am - 10:22 pmDAY-MDW
17h 17m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:28 pmMDW-DAY
15h 43m1 stop
$485Delta
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Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:05 am - 10:22 pmDAY-MDW
17h 17m1 stop
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9:34 am - 11:28 pmMDW-DAY
12h 54m2 stops
$517Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dayton to Chicago flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Dayton to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Dayton to Chicago costs $236 on the route between Dayton (DAY) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Dayton, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dayton to Chicago, 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 Dayton to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $365 and $364 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dayton to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $180 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dayton to Chicago, 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 Dayton to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dayton to Chicago

 
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ANA's domestic flights offer efficient service and punctuality, ideal for short-haul travel.


ANA's premium economy offers 38 inches legroom and lounge access, enhancing travel comfort.

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Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel, ideal for short flights with tight budgets.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing short-haul comfort.

United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort.


Priority Boarding ensures Zone 2 boarding, reducing risk of gate-checking carry-ons.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Dayton to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dayton to Chicago 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 Dayton to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dayton to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dayton to Chicago was $159 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Dayton to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of Dayton you will be using Dayton. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dayton to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dayton to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dayton to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dayton to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dayton to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Dayton to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dayton to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dayton to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $291 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $291 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Dayton to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Dayton 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 Dayton to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Dayton with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dayton to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $215 or less one-way and $304 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dayton to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dayton to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dayton Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dayton to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Dayton

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Dayton to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dayton to Chicago. 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 Dayton to Chicago? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8999 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Oct 2025STL - ORD
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Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

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