Fargo to Chicago (FAR–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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556 mi airlines 199/wk
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Flight Schedule 65 flights Verified 19h ago
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AA3382
AA American
E75
5:10 AM
CDT
7:17 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AS6078
AS Alaska
E70
5:15 AM
CDT
7:22 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AA4107
AA American
E70
5:49 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA5537
UA United
CR5
5:50 AM
CDT
7:59 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4382
UA United
CR5
5:50 AM
CDT
7:59 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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AA3340
AA American
E75
6:43 AM
CDT
8:56 AM
CDT
2h 13m
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BA1659
BA British
E75
6:43 AM
CDT
8:56 AM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA4394
UA United
CR5
7:30 AM
CDT
9:39 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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CM1155
CM Copa
CR5
7:35 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA5599
UA United
CR7
7:35 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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UA4570
UA United
CR5
7:35 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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UA4186
UA United
CR5
10:25 AM
CDT
12:34 PM
CDT
2h 9m
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UA4648
UA United
CRJ
10:40 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
CDT
2h 12m
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UA4553
UA United
CR7
10:40 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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BA4388
BA British
E70
12:20 PM
CDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h
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AA3605
AA American
E70
12:20 PM
CDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h
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AA3583
AA American
E70
12:27 PM
CDT
2:34 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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AS4743
AS Alaska
E70
12:27 PM
CDT
2:34 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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AV2283
AV avianca
CR5
1:27 PM
CDT
3:27 PM
CDT
2h
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UA5232
UA United
CR7
2:13 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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AA3404
AA American
E75
2:17 PM
CDT
4:23 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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AS4601
AS Alaska
E75
2:17 PM
CDT
4:23 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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UA4182
UA United
CR5
2:30 PM
CDT
4:39 PM
CDT
2h 9m
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UA3601
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
CDT
4:41 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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UA5652
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
CDT
4:41 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5331
UA United
CRJ
6:00 PM
CDT
8:16 PM
CDT
2h 16m
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UA5345
UA United
CRJ
6:20 PM
CDT
8:36 PM
CDT
2h 16m
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BA1887
BA British
E70
7:20 PM
CDT
9:26 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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IB4036
IB Iberia
E70
7:20 PM
CDT
9:26 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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AS6219
AS Alaska
E70
7:20 PM
CDT
9:26 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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BA1684
BA British
E70
7:26 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3664
AA American
E70
7:26 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS4018
AS Alaska
CR7
7:34 PM
CDT
9:40 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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AA4253
AA American
E70
8:43 PM
CDT
10:43 PM
CDT
2h
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UA4464
UA United
CR5
9:08 PM
CDT
10:37 PM
CDT
1h 29m
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UA4778
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T1
11:04 AM
CDT
2h 19m
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AA3605
AA American
E70
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:47 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AS6148
AS Alaska
E70
9:50 AM
CDT T3
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AA3583
AA American
E70
9:50 AM
CDT T3
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AA3940
AA American
E75
11:40 AM
CDT T3
1:47 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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UA5257
UA United
E7W
11:45 AM
CDT T2
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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UA3476
UA United
E7W
11:45 AM
CDT T2
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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UA4461
UA United
CR5
11:45 AM
CDT T2
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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UA4475
UA United
CR5
11:51 AM
CDT T2
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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UA5542
UA United
CRJ
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:51 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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CM1389
CM Copa
CR7
3:55 PM
CDT T2
6:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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AA3664
AA American
E70
4:45 PM
CDT T3
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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UA4437
UA United
CR5
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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AS6219
AS Alaska
E70
4:45 PM
CDT T3
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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IB4782
IB Iberia
E70
4:45 PM
CDT T3
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4253
AA American
E70
4:45 PM
CDT T3
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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AS4018
AS Alaska
CR7
4:54 PM
CDT T3
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4592
UA United
CR7
6:04 PM
CDT T2
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 29m
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BA1838
BA British
E75
7:00 PM
CDT T3
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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AS4743
AS Alaska
E75
7:00 PM
CDT T3
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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AA3340
AA American
E70
7:00 PM
CDT T3
9:03 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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UA4407
UA United
CR5
7:44 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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UA5608
UA United
CR7
7:44 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA4509
UA United
CR5
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4415
UA United
CR5
7:50 PM
CDT T2
10:03 PM
CDT
2h 13m
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AS4412
AS Alaska
E70
8:55 PM
CDT T3
10:58 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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AA3377
AA American
E70
9:00 PM
CDT T3
11:03 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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UA4574
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:23 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA6029
UA United
CR5
9:25 PM
CDT T2
11:34 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4540
UA United
CR5
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:44 PM
CDT
2h 9m
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Fargo to Chicago
7 carriers, 199 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 199 Flights/wk 556 mi 1h 29m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

FAR–ORD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 556 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAR–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 68 CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W 1h29-2h37 56% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 48 E70, E75 1h56-2h13 56% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 34 CR7, E70, E75 2h06-2h07 56% Oneworld
BA British Airways 28 E70, E75 2h-2h13 56% Oneworld
AV avianca 7 CR5 2h 56% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR5 2h10 56% Star Alliance
IB Iberia 7 E70 2h06 56% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – AV, CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AS, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS, BA, IB
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, BA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA + IB (117 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (82 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAR to ORD direction.
Mon
30
flights
Tue
27
flights
Wed
27
flights
Thu
28
flights
Fri
28
flights
Sat
28
flights
Sun
31
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
35
Nonstop flights
199
Outbound / wk
165
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAR → ORD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → FAR
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAR delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fargo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FAR→ORD BIS→ORD
Distance from FAR 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 199 7
Flight time 1h 29m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of FAR with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fargo, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
556 mi / 895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 2h 37m.
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.

FAR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fargo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance556 mi / 895 km
Flight time1h 29m to 2h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights199 out / 165 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: FAR
IATA / ICAOFAR / KFAR
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Center
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation902 ft / 275 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAR to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 2h 37m. The route covers 556 miles.
There are approximately 199 nonstop flights per week from FAR to ORD. The return direction has about 165 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, TUL, SLC, SEA, IFP, BNA, ATL, MSP, PHX, DEN, DFW, HND and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BIS. 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.

Flights from FAR to ORD

Hector International Airport (FAR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Iberia and United Airlines. With 199 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FAR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAR to ORD ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 556 miles (895 km). There are approximately 199 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 364 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bismarck (BIS).