United States · 802 miles (1,290 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 802 miles (1,290 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 78 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bentonville, Springfield and Peoria and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to DFW

Book ORD to DFW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to DFW with one stop

78 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Springfield (SGF)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Peoria (PIA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbia (COU)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Bloomington (BMI)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Champaign (CMI)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Moline (MLI)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kirksville (IRK)Contour Aviation the whole way
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  • Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cape Girardeau (CGI)Contour Aviation the whole way
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    LF
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 78 in Routes

ORD to DFW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DFW?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW).

How far is Chicago from Dallas by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW) are 802 miles (1,290 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to DFW award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to DFW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to DFW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Dallas?

The most direct connections are through Bentonville (XNA), Springfield (SGF), Peoria (PIA), Columbia (COU) and Bloomington (BMI). On 76 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Bentonville.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.