Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FLL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
5 carriers, 225 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
225 Flights/wk
1,184 mi
3h 7m nonstop
-1h behind
205 1-stop hubs
FLL–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 205 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop FLL–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AD, CM, EK, NZ | 42 | 32Q, 738, 739, 7M8 | 3h11-3h43 | Star Alliance | AC, AD, CM, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: GF, JL, QR | 31 | 738 | 3h30-3h37 | Oneworld | GF, JL, QR | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 19 | 320, 32B, 32Q | 3h15-3h31 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 10 | 321, A21N | 3h14-3h38 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to ORD direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to ORD.
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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 from Fort Lauderdale
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | FLL→ORD | OPF→ORD | MIA→ORD |
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| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| Weekly flights | 225 | – | 405 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 2h 36m | 3h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
FLL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m to 3h 43m.
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).
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.
Facts
FLL–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time3h 7m to 3h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights225 out / 204 return
1-stop connections205 hubs
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about FLL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 7m to 3h 43m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 9 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 225 nonstop flights per week from FLL to ORD. The return direction has about 204 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, DEC, BHM, EVV, AIK, ORL, ENW, GPT, MKC, TOL, AAO, ISM, MGM, FMY, APF, UIN, CGF, PGD, PIE, GNV, SUA, MCN, LUK, INT, RSW, AGS, LAF, MRK, TRI, PIA, HHH, MDW, OWB, SUS, LCK, ROA, SRQ, CHO, GSO, PTK, LAN, MLB, MSN, TEB, BTP, FOK, SGF, YHM, BKL, LIT, FTW, CXO, JAX, RST, FNT, BED, OMA, DAY, FRG, HOU, GJT, HYA, GCM, MKE, TUL, APA, FAR, PLS, LNK, FNL, PWM, MTY, EGE, RIL, BGR, BZE, ASE, HDN, SCF, YWG, YHZ, STX, MTJ, PVR, TUS, SDQ, UDD, BZN, JAC, LIR, PSP, SJO, GDL, ELP, GUA, VNY, SJD, ABQ, SXM, BGI, SBA, CUN, RNO, SNA, YYC, ONT, SJC, YVR, BFI, MBJ, EYW, PDX, TVC, ROC, RFD, FWA, STL, LEX, CHA, MHT, MCO, SAV, SAN, SJU, ATL, IND, LUX, MEM, PHL, DAL, SBN, ORF, PIT, BWI, MAD, CLE, YOW, SDF, JFK, CVG, IAH, HSV, BCN, RIC, HPN, AVL, CLT, TPA, BNA, DTW, GSP, SAT, YYZ, MSP, FSD, ATW, GRR, IAD, LGA, CAK, XNA, STT, VCP, MYR, TYS, DCA, CAE, CMH, BOS, DFW, RDU, MUC, BUF, CHS, EWR, ILM, PUJ, MCI, MSY, SFO, YUL, ABE, AUA, AUS, CID, BDL, PHX, MDT, DSM, NAS, PVD, PNS, ALB, SYR, LAS, LAX, DEN, SEA, SLC, HVN, PTY, TLV, HND, YQB and BOG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
United Airlines operates the primary nonstop FLL-ORD service from its O'Hare hub. Spirit Airlines also flies this route, typically with three to four weekly departures. Note that Southwest flies Fort Lauderdale to Chicago's Midway airport (MDW), not O'Hare. If you're comparing Spirit and United on FLL-ORD, the block time is the same at around three hours, but Spirit's FLL terminal is Terminal 1 while United connects to ORD Terminal 1.
United operates from Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Spirit also uses Terminal 1. FLL is a compact airport where all terminals (1, 2, 3, and 4) require separate security entry but are reachable via a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Departures for ORD are predominantly in the morning and evening to match United's hub bank timings at O'Hare.
O'Hare has the highest delay exposure from winter weather of any major US airport. November through March sees regular snow, freezing rain, and deicing queue delays. FLL-ORD flights arriving during a Chicago winter system can face ground delays of one to three hours, with some flights cancelled outright. O'Hare's three primary runways handle deicing operations sequentially, which creates bottlenecks during ice events. Fort Lauderdale adds its own summer convective risk on the southbound departures.
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare: Low-Cost Leisure Meets Hub Network
FLL-ORD serves a market shaped by two distinct passenger types: Chicago-area residents using Fort Lauderdale as their Florida gateway, and connecting passengers using O'Hare to reach the broader United network. United holds the majority of nonstop capacity, operating A319s and B737s several times daily. Spirit complements with additional frequency at lower price points. The 1,190-mile sector takes around three hours. Fort Lauderdale handles the overflow demand from Miami International to the south, drawing passengers from Broward County and southern Palm Beach County who find FLL more accessible than MIA.
Chicago Area Airport Context
O'Hare and Midway split Chicago's aviation demand. Southwest's substantial FLL-MDW operation serves passengers whose destination or connection is better served by the south-side airport. O'Hare connects to the Blue Line CTA at $5 to downtown Chicago in 45 minutes. FLL connects to the Tri-Rail and Broward Bus networks, with Uber and Lyft covering the most direct routes to the beach areas. FLL's planned expansion to a Terminal 2 and 4 consolidation will affect gate assignments in the mid-2020s, so confirm terminal information at booking.