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

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WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
CDT T5
7:30 PM
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2h 35m
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WN3682
WN Southwest
7M8
5:04 PM
CDT T5
7:31 PM
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2h 27m
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WN1728
WN Southwest
B38M
8:45 AM
CDT T1
11:10 AM
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2h 25m
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WN3337
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
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3:30 PM
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Chicago to Dallas
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 799 mi 2h 27m nonstop 215 1-stop hubs

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 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 215 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes DAL Routes ORD Live Flights DAL Live Flights ORD Delays DAL Delays
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 8 7M8 2h27-2h35 60% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 60% SkyTeam –
UA United Airlines – – – 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DAL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
215
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,907
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.
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 10 6
Weekly flights 8 47 9
Flight time 2h 27m 1h 57m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 60% – –
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 2h 27m to 2h 35m.
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 time2h 27m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections215 hubs
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 approximately 2h 27m to 2h 35m. The route covers 799 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DAL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, FYV, MKC, SGF, TOL, TCL, CID, SUS, SWO, LUK, SLN, DSI, MKL, ICT, LNK, TME, AZO, SBN, AAO, HOU, MSN, UOX, OWB, YIP, ATW, HSV, SHV, LEX, CHA, ROW, FSD, IAH, JVL, LSE, PIA, APA, AMA, CLE, BMG, MCN, MGM, TVC, CLL, CAK, DLH, LWB, CGF, DAY, RIL, AVL, DSM, TEX, YYZ, FWA, RST, ABE, ISM, MAF, AGS, SAF, UIN, GUC, HHH, EGE, GSO, EAU, CHO, MDT, CSG, IAD, ESN, ERI, LYH, TEB, APF, PIE, MTY, ORL, GPT, SCF, EAR, FAR, UST, GSP, OPF, EWR, YUL, GNV, HPN, MTJ, BUF, FXE, JAC, ROC, ASE, CAE, BZN, BDL, RIC, ILM, MMU, SBD, RSW, PSM, HDN, PVU, MLB, EYW, VNY, PVR, SUA, PBI, SYR, CUN, UDD, ALB, HVN, BED, SRQ, GJT, SUN, YYC, GDL, PSP, APC, BFI, MHH, PVD, PWM, QRO, BTV, SBA, RNO, MYR, MRY, NAS, JFK, BOI, STS, BUR, FCA, PLS, GCM, SJD, YVR, EUG, SJO, SXM, STT, SJU, BOS, JAX, ANC, CMH, SJC, AUS, ECP, CVG, MCI, MDW, ATL, STL, MEM, ELP, OMA, MSY, SAT, TUS, ONT, BNA, LTN, IND, TUL, BWI, SDF, DEN, MKE, BHM, DCA, ABQ, SLC, LIT, LIS, DTW, CLT, RDU, TPA, OKC, FLL, MSP, LGA, MCO, PHX, SAN, MIA, MUC, COS, PIT, SEA, VIE, SAV, LAS, LAX, PNS, PHL, TYS, CHS, SNA, SMF, ORF, LGB, SFO, PDX, VPS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DAL ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

215 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).