Illinois

$48+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Illinois

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — ORD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Dallas to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2710:17 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Frontier
Wed 5/612:40 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$88
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:00 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
Frontier
Sat 4/115:19 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$89
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Tue 5/123:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/99:53 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Tue 4/143:27 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$90
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:45 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/209:44 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$91
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Fri 5/153:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$91
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:15 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
Frontier
Sat 5/309:30 am
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1611:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Tue 5/193:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/99:53 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Thu 4/165:01 am
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$93
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 5/911:55 am
DFW
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Tue 5/123:07 pm
MDW
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$93
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/285:45 am
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/512:40 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop2h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/89:10 pm
DFW
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:27 pm
ORD
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$95

Find flight deals from Dallas to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dallas to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Frontier)

One-way from

$48
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$240
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dallas-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dallas-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Dallas to Illinois
One-way flight from Dallas to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to Illinois 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Tue 6/2

4:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/9

5:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$203

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

10:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$208

DallasChicago

DAL - ORD

DALORD

Dallas Love Field

Tue 4/28

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

5:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 17m

$217

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/28

9:56 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

6:38 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$217

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$217

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Fri 4/24

7:05 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$217

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Sat 4/11

6:25 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/13

5:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$221

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Sat 5/16

12:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/20

4:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$222

DallasChicago

DFW - MDW

DFWMDW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/22

11:47 am-5:58 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

6:38 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$227

DallasChicago

DAL - MDW

DALMDW

Dallas Love Field

Wed 6/3

1:05 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

6:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Dallas with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Illinois (average of $53). Flying from Dallas to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Illinois. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to Illinois. 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 March 21, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Dallas to Illinois have to say. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Dallas to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Dallas to Illinois can take about 3h 35m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $203. The distance between Dallas and Illinois is about 793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $37. Spirit Airlines flights start at $45 while deals on Southwest start at $68 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dallas to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Illinois are Air Chathams (100%), Envoy Air (96%) and GOL (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dallas to Illinois? While on average our users pay $823, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $47. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $66.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to Illinois 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 to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Illinois (average of $53). Flying from Dallas to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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 to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to Illinois. 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
ContourCheapest$105Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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