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

DAL Airport Page →
799 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 59 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 56m JTLLXJWN → AAACAS Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 3m WNWUP → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 4m EJAWN → AAASBA Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 12m WN → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 17m WN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis 4h 18m WN → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 21m WN → AAASBA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 23m WN → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
OMA Omaha 4h 32m WN → AAACAS Omaha (OMA) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 37m LXJWN → 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 1h 49m nonstop

DAL–ORD had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1h 49m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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 – – 100% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
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
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
TUL ~3h 56m STL ~4h 3m LIT ~4h 4m MCI ~4h 12m IND ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,428
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → DAL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
67%
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 – 33 3
Weekly flights – 650 –
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 48m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 1h 49m 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 time1h 49m
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 1h 49m 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 August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tulsa, St. Louis Lambert and Bill & Hillary Clinton National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 August 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 1 hours 49 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 Bill & Hillary Clinton National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and College Station (CLL).