Dayton to Chicago (DAY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DAY–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 240 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NH, NZ | 103 | CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 1h24-1h40 | Star Alliance | EK, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, JL, QR, RJ | 85 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h26-1h47 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, JL, QR, RJ | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Dayton
| Metric | DAY→ORD | LUK→ORD | CVG→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAY | – | 56 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| Weekly flights | 315 | 1 | 585 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 25m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAY: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
DAY–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DAY to ORD
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 315 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DAY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAY to ORD ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km). There are approximately 315 weekly flights outbound and 258 return, totaling 573 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).