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$43+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — CHI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago are usually found in April or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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FlightHub
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One-way from

$44
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:05 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1210:38 amORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:45 amDFW - MDW
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Wed 12/1812:10 pmMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$94
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:48 pmDFW - ORD
1 stop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/107:33 amORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:38 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/93:41 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$98
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:00 amDFW - MDW
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Tue 12/314:50 pmMDW - DFW
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/18$196
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:25 amDFW - ORD
1 stop3h 50mContour
Thu 12/2611:45 amORD - DFW
1 stop3h 55mContour
Deal found 11/20$209
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/92:55 pmDFW - ORD
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 12/107:05 amORD - DFW
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/19$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:50 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/37:45 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/215:35 amDFW - RFD
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/241:48 pmRFD - DFW
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$573

Find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 12/9

6:05 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

10:38 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$94

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/17

6:45 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

12:10 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$94

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 12/6

7:48 pm-12:45 am

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

7:33 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$96

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/5

7:38 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

3:41 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$98

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

3:22 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$157

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/17

4:10 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/18

3:50 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/14

9:59 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

6:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$196

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/17

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/31

4:50 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$196

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 12/22

10:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/26

11:45 am-3:40 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$209

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/27

9:00 am-11:21 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$43

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Dallas/Fort Worth with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

When flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from DFW to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Contour and Frontier from Dallas to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
415 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,287 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $44. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Contour, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago consider Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago Midway or Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

    Consider Austrian Airlines (92%), Turkish Airlines (90%) or Lufthansa (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $43. While the most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $75 on average our data indicates $1,100 when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$51Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$132Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ContourCheapest$162Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$206Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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