Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Waukegan (FLL–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FLL Airport Page →
1,211 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,211 mi 3h 18m nonstop -1h behind

FLL–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → UGN
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
UGN → FLL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric FLL→UGN MIA→UGN PBI→UGN
Distance from FLL 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 3h 18m 2h 47m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
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).

FLL–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,211 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include MIA and PBI. 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 UGN

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to UGN is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).