Dallas to Chicago (DAL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
7M8
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
60%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TUL Tulsa 3h 58m LXJWN → AAACAS Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago flights
LIT Little Rock 4h WN → AAASIB Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 3m EJAWN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 6m EJAWN → AAASEI Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 6m WN → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 14m EJAWN → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 17m WN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
OMA Omaha 4h 22m WN → AAACAS Omaha (OMA) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 33m WN → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m WN → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Chicago
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 799 mi 2h 25m nonstop

DAL–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 799 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DAL Routes ORD Routes DAL Live Flights ORD Live Flights DAL Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Dallas flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8 2h25 37% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 37% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
TUL ~3h 58m LIT ~4h 0m STL ~4h 3m OKC ~4h 6m MCI ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,847
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → ORD
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → DAL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric DAL→ORD DFW→ORD FTW→ORD
Distance from DAL – 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 32 3
Weekly flights 2 535 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 10m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 37% – –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Dallas.
DAL: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DAL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,285 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 799 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DAL to ORD: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tulsa, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and St. Louis Lambert.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to ORD

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to ORD is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tulsa, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).