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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Dallas:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Dallas:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dallas takes 2h 44m, covering 804 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dallas range from $178 to $372, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $265 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $159 round-trip via Louisville Intl (SDF), compared to $267 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Dallas flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Dallas flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 3%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Dallas flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $19:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to Dallas may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Dallas area airports such as Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Dallas route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Dallas most commonly connect through:

• Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Kirksville Cannon Memorial (IRK) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Chicago to Dallas. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $380, a difference of $151.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Dallas. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 4h via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 19m via Louisville Intl (SDF).

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Dallas flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.