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$49+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — CHI
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 22, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:28 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mFrontier
Sat 11/811:51 amORD - DFW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:54 pmDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Sun 11/235:30 amMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$100
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:35 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/104:57 pmORD - DFW
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:57 pmDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/41:56 pmMDW - DFW
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/410:24 pmDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Wed 11/512:37 pmORD - DFW
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:30 amDFW - MDW
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Thu 11/276:15 pmMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$102
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:37 pmDFW - ORD
2 stops11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/51:48 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$103
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:15 amDFW - MDW
1 stop23h 57mFrontier
Thu 11/69:34 pmMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$103
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:25 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/269:22 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$104
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:57 pmDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 18mFrontier
Mon 11/39:32 amMDW - DFW
1 stop25h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$104
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:18 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/249:22 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$105
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/136:16 pmDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Fri 11/146:29 pmMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$105

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$175

Good round-trip deal

$131 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/25

10:50 am-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:24 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$100

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/6

7:42 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

4:42 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 26m

$142

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 12/22

5:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/23

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

9:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/25

1:29 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

2:45 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/23

6:12 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

10:35 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/9

1:25 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

5:55 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 22m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/24

3:21 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

5:55 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 22m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/24

5:50 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

7:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$177

DallasChicago

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/24

3:21 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

7:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$177

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago

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 October 17, 2025.

Booking 29 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 October 22, 2025.

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 October 22, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Book early morning flights to avoid delays; Frontier often experiences carry-over delays.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 extra inches of legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on short flights.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles, useful for family travel.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DFW

DFW offers a DART Orange Line connecting downtown Dallas to the airport, with a station at Terminal A.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
ORD

Take the “L” train from Chicago's center to ORD for a reliable and traffic-free airport arrival.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train takes you from MDW to Chicago's city center in under 30 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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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 October 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,029 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,129 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago will take you 5h 57m. There are 801 mi between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $61, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Contour. Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines (100%), Turkish Airlines (88%) or ITA Airways (86%) 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 $46. While the most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $54 on average, our data indicates $914 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 6 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$66Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ContourCheapest$109Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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