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Cheap flights from Dayton to Chicago from $147

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American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 5:29 pmDAY-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 11:28 amORD-DAY
1h 25mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 5:29 pmDAY-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:26 pm - 10:55 pmORD-DAY
1h 29mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 7:23 amDAY-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 11:28 amORD-DAY
1h 25mnonstop
$184American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 7:23 amDAY-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 8:38 pmORD-DAY
1h 31mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:26 amDAY-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 8:15 pmORD-DAY
1h 13mnonstop
$244United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:06 pmDAY-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 8:12 pmORD-DAY
1h 22mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
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10:31 am - 10:17 amDAY-ORD
24h 46m1 stop
Logo
8:05 am - 11:11 amORD-DAY
26h 06m1 stop
$275
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
Logo
10:31 am - 10:17 amDAY-ORD
24h 46m1 stop
Logo
11:57 am - 11:11 amORD-DAY
22h 14m2 stops
$317
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
Delta Logo
4:36 pm - 9:36 pmDAY-MDW
6h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:13 pmMDW-DAY
6h 13m1 stop
$1,105Delta
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 5:35 pmDAY-MDW
5h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 5:52 pmMDW-DAY
6h 17m1 stop
$1,123Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18

United Airlines flights from Dayton to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Dayton to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 25
DAY7:00 amDayton
1h 26m
ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 30
ORD6:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 13m
DAY8:15 pmDayton
$244
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United Airlines
Sep 5
DAY7:37 pmDayton
1h 29m
ORD8:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 9
ORD5:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 22m
DAY8:12 pmDayton
$249
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United Airlines
Sep 12
DAY7:37 pmDayton
1h 29m
ORD8:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 14
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 22m
DAY11:07 amDayton
$250
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American Airlines flights from Dayton to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Dayton to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 19
DAY5:01 pmDayton
1h 28m
ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 21
ORD9:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
DAY11:28 amDayton
$179
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American Airlines
Sep 11
DAY5:01 pmDayton
1h 28m
ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 15
ORD8:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 29m
DAY10:55 pmDayton
$180
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American Airlines
Sep 9
DAY6:52 amDayton
1h 31m
ORD7:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 13
ORD9:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
DAY11:28 amDayton
$184
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DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 9/19

5:01 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

9:03 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$179

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Thu 9/11

5:01 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

8:26 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$180

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Tue 9/9

6:52 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

9:03 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$184

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 9/5

6:52 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

6:07 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$189

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Tue 11/25

7:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

6:02 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$244

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 9/5

7:37 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

5:50 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$249

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 9/12

10:31 am-10:17 am

1 stop24h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 am-11:11 am

1 stop26h 06m

$275

DaytonChicago

DAY - ORD

DAYORD

Dayton

Fri 9/12

10:31 am-10:17 am

1 stop24h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

11:57 am-11:11 am

2 stops22h 14m

$317

DaytonChicago

DAY - MDW

DAYMDW

Dayton

Thu 9/11

4:36 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$1,105

DaytonChicago

DAY - MDW

DAYMDW

Dayton

Mon 9/15

1:16 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/18

10:35 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$1,123

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Dayton and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Dayton, with most prices found around $249. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in January, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Dayton to Chicago during August average around $249.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $426. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Dayton to Chicago for around $592.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Dayton to Chicago during this time can be as low as $458. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $554.

What is the cheapest Dayton to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Dayton when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $305 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Dayton for as low as $179 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Dayton to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Dayton to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Dayton to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Dayton to Chicago flights are approximately 163% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Dayton to Chicago

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Cheap Dayton to Chicago (DAY to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$266

Fastest flight time

1h 23m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Dayton in the past 72 hours is $266. The best round-trip flight deal from Dayton to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from Dayton to Chicago takes 1h 23m
Direct flights go from Dayton to Chicago on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
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  • How far is Dayton to Chicago by plane?

    A flight from Dayton to Chicago will travel around 231.5 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 23m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dayton Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Dayton Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Dayton Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Dayton Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Dayton to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Dayton to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Dayton to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $193Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Dayton to Chicago

    United Airlines operates around 29 flights from Dayton to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $303, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Dayton to Chicago from as low as $193 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,930 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Dayton to Chicago

    Across 10,000 American Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.2/10. American Airlines flies from Dayton to Chicago about 16 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $179 to $295. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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