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

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1,349 mi airlines charter/private 53/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 3m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA844
AA American
9:39 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2362
UA United
739
12:35 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2763cs
QR Qatar
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2317cs
QR Qatar
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833+3
AA American
738
1:35 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2895
QR Qatar
738
1:36 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2353
QR Qatar
738
1:36 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328cs
AS Alaska
319
4:45 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844+1
AA American
319
4:48 PM
MDT
9:30 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2333
UA United
739
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
MDT
3h 49m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833+3
AA American
738
10:05 AM
CDT T3
12:45 PM
MDT
3h 40m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328+1
AS Alaska
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 47m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844+1
AA American
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:02 PM
MDT
3h 46m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6021
UA United
E7W
7:47 PM
CDT T2
10:55 PM
MDT
4h 8m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 12m DLSYVS AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m EJAUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 54m AFAMDL AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 37m ASAYJL AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAASQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 7m ASEJA AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 7h 53m DL AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 1m AA AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 8h 4m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 7m UA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
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Kalispell to Chicago
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,349 mi 3h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

FCA–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,349 miles in approximately 3h 39m. 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
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 15 319, 738 2h26-3h42 Oneworld AS, QR
UA United Airlines 7 739 3h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, QR
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (15 flights/wk, 68%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 32%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,422
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → FCA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
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 53 14 4
Flight time 3h 39m 3h 32m 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 39m 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 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 35 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 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,349 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCA to ORD: American Airlines and United 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.
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 American Airlines and United Airlines. With 53 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 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,349 miles (2,171 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 88 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).