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

DAL Airport Page →
799 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 61 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TUL Tulsa 4h EJALXJWN → AAACAS Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 2m WN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 12m WN → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 14m WN → AAASBA Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis 4h 16m WN → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 21m WN → AAASEI Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 23m WN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 28m WN → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 30m WN → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 37m WN → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 799 mi 2h 25m nonstop

DAL–ORD had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 799 miles in 2h 25m.

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

Carriers that operated nonstop DAL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 59% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 59% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TUL ~4h 0m STL ~4h 2m MCI ~4h 12m LIT ~4h 14m MEM ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,656
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → DAL
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
78%
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 – 32 3
Weekly flights – 667 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 14m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 59% – –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Chicago flights · College Station (CLL) 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
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 operated the nonstop from DAL to ORD: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tulsa, St. Louis Lambert and Kansas City.
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, FTW and CLL. 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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tulsa, St. Louis Lambert and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and College Station (CLL).