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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dayton to Chicago takes 1h 39m, 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 Dayton to Chicago range from $241 to $402, with an average of $306 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $306 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $305 round-trip, compared to $593 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 Dayton to Chicago flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,524. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Dayton to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 29% 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 from around $17:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

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

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

Most connecting flights from Dayton to Chicago pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Dayton to Chicago. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $469, a difference of $197.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

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 Dayton to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United 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 First Class

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