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$134+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CHI
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Chicago
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 3/182:07 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 3/2510:50 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:35 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 3/249:55 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/129:14 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 3/149:25 pm
ORD
-
DAY
Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:14 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 3/97:40 pm
ORD
-
DAY
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:15 am
DAY
-
ORD
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 3/251:26 pm
ORD
-
DAY
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:17 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 3/236:59 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:35 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 3/79:55 am
ORD
-
DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:56 pm
DAY
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ORD
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 4/129:52 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/145:35 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 3/159:55 am
ORD
-
DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 3/209:14 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 3/217:40 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 3/811:38 am
DAY
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MDW
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/129:10 am
MDW
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DAY
1 stop10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 5/1710:19 am
DAY
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RFD
1 stop24h 40m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/258:35 am
RFD
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DAY
1 stop6h 03m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/17$519

Find flight deals from Dayton to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) 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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$340 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Chicago that are best for you.

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DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Thu 3/19

7:24 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

9:25 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Wed 3/18

5:37 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

1:26 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Sun 5/17

9:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

9:25 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Wed 3/18

9:14 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

7:40 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 6/5

9:05 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

8:40 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-6:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

7:55 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 4/17

7:22 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

3:45 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Sat 7/4

6:05 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

7:55 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 4/10

7:15 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

8:40 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - MDW

DAYMDW

Dayton

Sun 3/8

11:38 am-1:08 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

9:10 am-8:32 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$405

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dayton to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Dayton-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-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 Dayton-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 Dayton to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dayton to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dayton to Chicago is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Chicago (average of $106). Flying from Dayton to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 DAY to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton 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 February 19, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dayton to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dayton to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dayton to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dayton to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Dayton 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 February 19, 2026.

The most flights from DAY to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dayton to Chicago?

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight from Dayton to Chicago. On average, Dayton has 26 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Chicago?

    Departing from Dayton to Chicago will take you 1h 33m. There are 240 mi between Dayton and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $179 round trip. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Chicago for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to Chicago?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dayton to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Dayton, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), Iberia (85%), Envoy Air( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dayton to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dayton to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,295, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $208. The most popular route (Dayton - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dayton to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton 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 Dayton to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Chicago (average of $106). Flying from Dayton to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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