Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/West Chicago (FLL–DPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/West Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,187 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and DPA, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to DPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric FLL→DPA PBI→DPA RSW→DPA
Distance from FLL – 42 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 57m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/West Chicago flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Dupage Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · DPA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Facts

FLL–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Dupage Airport take approximately 2h 57m. The route covers 1,187 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FLL to DPA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, RSW, MRK, SRQ, IND, TYS, APF, LUK, MCO, SFB, JVL, CVG, STL, CLT, JAX, PIT, BWI, IAD, OMA, DSM, BNA, YYZ, HOU, PHL, PLS, BOS, PSP, PHX, VNY, LAS, BUR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from DPA to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PBI and RSW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FLL to DPA

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Dupage Airport (DPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to DPA ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FXE. Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).