Kalispell to Chicago (FCA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,349 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5976
UA United
E7W
8:20 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1146
Starts Sep 24
UA United
320
12:26 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2895cs
QR Qatar
738
1:32 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1339+1
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
1:34 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1989
UA United
7M9
1:52 PM
MDT
6:31 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4291
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
2:12 PM
MDT
6:47 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1106
UA United
B39M
8:45 AM
CDT T2
11:29 AM
MDT
3h 44m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1339+1
AA American
B38M
10:15 AM
CDT T3
1:34 PM
MDT
4h 19m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4291
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
10:45 AM
CDT T3
1:42 PM
MDT
3h 57m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5538
UA United
E75L
4:33 PM
CDT T2
7:28 PM
MDT
3h 55m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 13m DLKEKL AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 58m AFAMDL AAAYAZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 39m AS AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h AAQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 7m ASJLQR AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 56m G4 AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 57m UA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 26m UA 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
BOI Boise ~6h 51m UA AAAYUA Boise (BOI) to Chicago flights
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Kalispell to Chicago
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,349 mi 3h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

FCA–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,349 miles in approximately 3h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 320, 7M9, E7W 3h34-3h45 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 14 738, E75 3h35-3h44 Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCA to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,034
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
FCA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → FCA
2%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
2%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kalispell

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FCA→ORD MSO→ORD GTF→ORD
Distance from FCA 97 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 42 21
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 23m 3h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of FCA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Kalispell.
FCA: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kalispell, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.
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.

FCA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kalispell to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCA
IATA / ICAOFCA / KGPI
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation2,977 ft / 907 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,349 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCA to ORD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Kalispell.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSO, GTF and GEG. 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 FCA to ORD

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FCA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCA to ORD is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,349 miles (2,171 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Missoula (MSO), Great Falls (GTF) and Spokane (GEG).