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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dallas

Partner fares from Chicago O'Hare to Dallas Fort Worth, plus where each airline sits at DFW and how to reach downtown Dallas or Fort Worth by train.

ORD to DFW · 802 mi · 2h 20m est.

ORD to DFW
802 miles
2h 20m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Dallas flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 20m (estimated)

ORD → DFW

Cheapest cached price

$103

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Chicago to Dallas? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 20m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $103 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Dallas at a glance

ORD to DFW is about 802 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Dallas on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Dallas (DFW)
Average Flight Time	~2h 20m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$103
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	802 miles (ORD to DFW)
Time in Dallas	Same time as Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Dallas is the same as in Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Dallas on Central Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Dallas

From Chicago, this page looks only at O'Hare (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW). O'Hare's nonstop list, dated 1 Sep 2026, names American, Frontier and United for DFW, though schedules change. Frontier, Delta, American, United and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Midway (MDW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are separate airports. At DFW, Delta, United and Frontier use Terminal E, Sun Country Terminal D, and American gates run through all five terminals.

Delta says its O'Hare flights moved to Terminal 5 in October 2022. That terminal's checkpoint is listed as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coming by CTA Blue Line, which runs around the clock, you reach Terminals 1, 2 and 3 through Basement Level tunnels; for Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2. O'Hare says checkpoint hours can shift with daily airport activity.

Inside security at DFW, the free Skylink train joins all five terminals 24 hours a day, about every 2 minutes. For downtown Dallas, the DART Orange Line leaves from DFW Airport Terminal A Station near Gate A10. The DART Silver Line at Terminal B heads to Plano and skips downtown Dallas, while TEXRail, also from Terminal B, runs to downtown Fort Worth. Taxis wait on the lower level of each terminal, and DFW says a guest assistant staffs the stands from 8 a.m. to midnight.

EazAir's first 22 fare checks for ORD to DFW ran from 2 Sep to 13 Oct 2026. Each asked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Results came back at 16 different levels, the highest was at least double the lowest, and the lowest result came on 30 Sep. American and Delta include a carry-on with their lowest fares here; United, Frontier and Sun Country do not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Dallas flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

About Dallas

Areas to know in Dallas

Deep Ellum
Uptown
Bishop Arts District

Weather in Dallas

Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are generally the most comfortable seasons for outdoor sightseeing.

Chicago to Dallas: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Dallas (DFW) served by American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
Sun Country	Terminal D
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From DFW's airline gate table, which shows no date.

DFW has five terminals, A to E. Skylink, the free train inside security, links all five 24 hours a day, about every 2 minutes, with an average ride of about 5 minutes.
Outside the secure area, DFW's Terminal Link shuttles connect the terminals.
Terminal C is under reconstruction near Gates C28 to C33. DFW says lower-level ground transportation and shuttle stops have shifted, and Terminal Link at Terminal C now has one stop, on the lower level near Gate C17.

Getting around DFW	How it works	Where it goes
Skylink	Free train inside security, 24 hours, about every 2 minutes. Average ride about 5 minutes.	All five terminals.
DART Orange Line	DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10.	Downtown Dallas.
DART Silver Line	Terminal B. Opened 25 Oct 2025; every 30 minutes at weekday peak and every 60 minutes at other times.	Plano, with stops in several cities along the way. It does not go to downtown Dallas.
TEXRail	Terminal B.	Downtown Fort Worth.
Taxis	Lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. DFW says a guest assistant is at the taxi stands from 8 a.m. to midnight.	Dallas and Fort Worth area.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 22 fare checks from Chicago to Dallas ran from 2 Sep to 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Dallas to Chicago, EazAir's first 18 checks ran from 10 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 22 checks returned 16 different results. The lowest result came on 30 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Atlanta to Dallas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to DFW, 2 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; DFW to ORD, 10 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page include Chicago Midway or Dallas Love Field?

No. It searches O'Hare (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). Midway (MDW) and Love Field (DAL) are separate airports, so check the airport codes on each result before you pay.

Which DFW terminal do I land at?

DFW lists Delta, United and Frontier at Terminal E and Sun Country at Gates D6 to D16. American uses all five terminals, so check your boarding pass for the exact gate.

How do I get from DFW to downtown Dallas by train?

Take the DART Orange Line from DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. The Silver Line from Terminal B goes to Plano, not downtown Dallas.

Where is Delta's terminal at O'Hare?

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022. From the CTA Blue Line, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2 to reach it.

Do the lowest Chicago to Dallas fares include a carry-on bag?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights, Frontier without a bundle and the Sun Country base fare allow a personal item only.

How far is it from Chicago to Dallas?

ORD and DFW are about 802 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.