Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago flights
Direct and connecting flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago take?
Flight time from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
Airline availability for DFW to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago?
Direct (nonstop) availability on DFW to ORD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 27Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- UPS5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| UPS | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning DFW → ORD
DFW to ORD is a short-haul route of 1,291 km (802 mi). See the return ORD → DFW route.
Alternative airports near Dallas-Fort Worth: Dallas (DAL) — 18 km, Addison (ADS) — 20 km, Fort Worth (AFW) — 28 km.
Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) — 15 km, Chicago (MDW) — 25 km, Chicago (CGX) — 28 km.