Chicago to Dallas flights
Dallas lies 1,291 km (802 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | DAL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 75201–75398 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 25 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 52 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 52 km (32 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
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Staying in Dallas
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Chicago?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Dallas by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Dallas?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Dallas flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Dallas also has DFW, FTW.
Where can I stay in Dallas?
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.