Fort Worth to Chicago (AFW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 41m SY → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 9h 35m AS → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 12h 58m AS → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 27m → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis ~4h 31m SY → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~4h 59m → AAACAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
LBB Lubbock ~5h 17m EM → UA Lubbock (LBB) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland ~5h 18m TSU → AAASAV Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin ~5h 30m BVN → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 10m → AAACAS Charleston (CHS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between AFW and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore AFW Routes ORD Routes AFW Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~4h 27m STL ~4h 31m PIT ~4h 59m LBB ~5h 17m CLE ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
483
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AFW → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → AFW
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric AFW→ORD FTW→ORD DFW→ORD
Distance from AFW – 12 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 32
Weekly flights – – 543
Fort Worth (FTW) to Chicago flights · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights · Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Fort Worth.
AFW: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AFW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AFW to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Sacramento and John F. Kennedy.
Yes, return flights from ORD to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, DFW and DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Sacramento and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).