flights.net DFW → ORD
- Distance
- 802 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 802 miles. A heavyweight hub-to-hub corridor where American and United connect their largest Texas and Midwest operations. Dallas to Chicago is dense with corporate and connecting traffic on near-hourly frequencies.
Connecting Dallas–Fort Worth, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 802-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 06m. Departures use Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a 5 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DFW–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 802 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 06m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines operate nonstop service from Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- United Airlines (UA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Airbus A319 between Dallas–Fort Worth and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall avoid Texas summer heat and Chicago winter storms. September and October offer the steadiest operations.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for DFW–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- AUS → DFW Austin to Dallas–Fort Worth
- DFW → LGA Dallas–Fort Worth to New York
- ATL → DFW Atlanta to Dallas–Fort Worth
- DTW → ORD Detroit to Chicago
- MSP → ORD Minneapolis to Chicago
- PHL → ORD Philadelphia to Chicago
- LGA → ORD New York to Chicago
- ORD → LGA Chicago to New York
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- LAX → ORD Los Angeles to Chicago
- ORD → LAX Chicago to Los Angeles
- ORD → LHR Chicago to London
- JFK → ORD New York to Chicago
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago?
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 802 miles (1,291 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 06m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago?
- American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- What aircraft are used on the DFW to ORD route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321 and Airbus A319 on the Dallas–Fort Worth–Chicago route.
- When is the best time to fly from Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago?
- Spring and fall avoid Texas summer heat and Chicago winter storms. September and October offer the steadiest operations.
- Is DFW to ORD a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the DFW to ORD route connect?
- This route links Dallas–Fort Worth, United States with Chicago, United States.
- Which airports does the Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago route use?
- Flights depart Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW/KDFW) in Dallas–Fort Worth and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.