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Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago

Nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) take about 2h 7m (1,291 km). Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $80 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Chicago

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — arriving in Chicago

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago

Carriers on DFW–ORD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $52 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$13822 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines$135 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$5210 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Dec 2026$14227 Dec 2026 · Frontier Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $52 in November 2026, against $142 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago flights

How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h 7m, covering 1,291 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1,291 km (802 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DFW–ORD route include Frontier Airlines and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DFW–ORD was $80 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $52 one-way, against $142 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Chicago visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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