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

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WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
CDT T5
2:25 PM
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WN3936
WN Southwest
738
5:38 PM
CDT T5
7:42 PM
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3h 4m
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WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
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11:10 AM
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WN Southwest
737
9:20 AM
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11:33 AM
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WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
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Chicago to Dallas
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 799 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 126 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 14 738, 7M8 2h30-3h04 34% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 34% SkyTeam –
UA United Airlines – – – 34% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 93%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
126
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
SBN ~4h 39m ICT ~4h 41m FYV ~4h 52m PIA ~5h 12m LSE ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,230
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
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
59%
Return
DAL → ORD
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
77%
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 4 2
Weekly flights 15 84 14
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 25m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 34% – –
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
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 4m.
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 30m to 3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections126 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/Denver
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 30m to 3h 4m. The route covers 799 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DAL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, ICT, FYV, PIA, LSE, DSM, NEW, MKL, RST, SHV, LEX, CVG, IAH, MKC, HOU, CLL, RIL, IAD, GPT, TEX, GSO, EGE, YYZ, SAF, ABE, GUC, ROC, TEB, MTJ, SUA, EWR, HHH, ASE, AGS, SYR, BED, SCF, OPF, RIC, MLB, GJT, HDN, BDL, JAC, BZN, LGB, JFK, VNY, UDD, SUN, MYR, GDL, YYC, NAS, PSP, SJD, FCA, SBA, BFI, STS, PLS, MAF, ECP, CHS, SJO, PBI, SXM, SJC, IND, STL, ELP, AUS, BHM, TUL, BNA, OKC, MCI, MSY, MEM, SAT, CMH, COS, ABQ, DEN, MDW, OMA, ATL, RNO, LIT, TUS, TPA, DCA, RSW, TYS, BWI, CLT, JAX, ONT, MKE, SDF, MIA, LAS, SLC, PHX, FLL, MSP, MCO, PIT, SAV, RDU, SRQ, SMF, LGA, LAX, PHL, SAN, PNS, SNA, BOS, SEA, ORF, SFO, PDX, VPS, SUS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DAL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

126 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).