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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2362
UA United
7M9
12:35 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833
AA American
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2763
QR Qatar
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328
AS Alaska
319
4:45 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844
AA American
319
4:45 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA2333
UA United
7M9
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833
AA American
738
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:35 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328
AS Alaska
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844
AA American
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kalispell to Chicago
4 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,349 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

FCA–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,349 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 319, 738 3h39-3h49 Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 319 3h49 Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 7 738 3h39 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 3h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + QR (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,028
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kalispell

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FCA→ORD MSO→ORD GEG→ORD
Distance from FCA 97 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 4
Weekly flights 35 28 32
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 31m 3h 46m
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 30m to 3h 49m.
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 30m to 3h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 3h 30m to 3h 49m. The route covers 1,349 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from FCA to ORD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGU, BNA, BHM, RNO, YYZ, UDD, HOU, AUS, SAT, IAD, SNA, DAL, SJC, SAN, TPA, GCM, PBI, SEA, DEN, MSP, SLC, DFW, PDX, LAS, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FCA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCA to ORD ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,349 miles (2,171 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Missoula (MSO) and Spokane (GEG).