Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago (DFW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 132 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, B38M, E70, E75 | 2h13-2h56 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, EI, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, LX, NH, OS, SN, TK | 63 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 73G, 7M9 | 2h10-2h42 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, LX, NH, OS, SN, TK | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N | 2h37-2h41 | – | Y4 | |
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→ORD | DAL→ORD | FTW→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 638 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 1h 49m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago O'Hare
The DFW–ORD corridor is an intra-hub connector between two of American Airlines' primary hubs, operating primarily as a business-travel route between the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the Chicago metro. Seven carriers maintain over 310 weekly departures on the roughly 2.5-hour sector. American's presence at both ends gives it structural dominance; United competes from its ORD hub; Southwest operates Chicago Midway (MDW) rather than ORD, making it a separate competitive consideration.
Hub Scale at Both Ends
DFW is the fourth-busiest airport in the world and American's largest hub, handling over 250 domestic and international routes. ORD is similarly large, co-hubbed by United and American. The DFW–ORD connection is used by passengers building itineraries that combine American's Latin American network from DFW with United's European network from ORD, often via interline agreements or separate tickets.