Travelling from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Dallas's main airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) setting off from either of these bases.
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dallas to O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago (where O'Hare International Airport is located) and Dallas share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 126 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DFW to ORD is the 5am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 10:30pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dallas to ORD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate out of this terminal.
At DFW, you can choose from various airlines operating direct flights from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport, including:
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from DFW to ORD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is United Airlines.
Travelling from central Dallas to DFW takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Consider starting your trip from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). You can book a direct Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
From DAL, direct flights from Dallas to ORD are offered by Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from DAL to ORD.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Your best bet is Southwest Airlines. 84.76% of its flights between Dallas Love Field Airport and O'Hare International Airport arrive on schedule.
DAL is about 16 kilometres from central Dallas. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.03%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Hit the road running by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Dallas to O'Hare International Airport flight.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago is about 26 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, $69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $112. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Dallas to ORD, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). August is the peak month for travel to Chicago. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Book a Dallas to ORD flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Lollapalooza are a couple of top attractions to put on your Chicago must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Art Institute of Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometres south-east to Indianapolis to check off its top sights. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
