Flying from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL) leaving from either of these bases.
The average time for a direct Chicago to Dallas Love Field flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago. Dallas Love Field is located in Dallas.
The busiest route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Love Field (DAL). Choose from 5 direct services every week. Southwest Airlines operates a 7am departure between ORD and DAL.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to DAL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Go straight to your destination from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Dallas Love Field with Southwest Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from ORD.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Southwest Airlines between ORD and DAL.
With 75.1% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Dallas Love Field? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider starting your journey from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to DAL are offered by Southwest Airlines.
On the MDW to DAL route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas Love Field, with 72.44% of its services landing on schedule.
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to DAL flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Dallas Love Field flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Consider staying in a hotel near DAL if you have a late flight from Chicago to Dallas Love Field. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Dallas Love Field flight.
The address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Getting from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to central Dallas
From Dallas Love Field, central Dallas is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Right now, ₹ 10,002 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dallas Love Field. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 20,005. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Dallas Love Field (DAL). July is the busiest month to visit Dallas. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in October.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your Chicago to DAL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Dallas Love Field around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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