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

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WN Southwest
7M8
3:25 PM
CDT T1
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
56%
M T W T F S S
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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
STL St Louis 3h 53m AAACAS → EJALXJWN St Louis (STL) to Dallas flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 14m AAACAS → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 18m AAACAS → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Dallas flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 18m AAASBA → WN Little Rock (LIT) to Dallas flights
BNA Nashville 4h 26m AAACAS → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Dallas flights
TUL Tulsa 4h 31m AAACAS → EJAPWAWN Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 35m AAASEI → WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Dallas flights
BHM Birmingham 4h 36m AAASEI → LBQWN Birmingham (BHM) to Dallas flights
OMA Omaha 4h 42m AAACAS → JRELXJWN Omaha (OMA) to Dallas flights
AUS Austin 4h 47m AAACAS → WN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Dallas
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 799 mi 1h 48m nonstop

ORD–DAL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 799 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 11% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 11% SkyTeam –
UA United Airlines – – – 11% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
STL ~3h 53m MCI ~4h 14m IND ~4h 18m LIT ~4h 18m PAH ~4h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,684
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
ORD → DAL
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
73%
Return
DAL → ORD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric ORD→DAL MDW→DAL MKE→DAL
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 16 6
Weekly flights 1 59 8
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 46m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 11% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Dallas flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas flights · South Bend (SBN) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,285 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 799 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to DAL: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
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 St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from DAL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, MKE and SBN. 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 ORD to DAL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DAL is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).