Fort Dodge to Chicago (FOD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5100
UA United
CRJ
11:32 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6059
UA United
CRJ
4:18 PM
CDT T2
5:52 PM
CDT
1h 34m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6076
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Dodge to Chicago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 324 mi 1h 28m nonstop

FOD–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 324 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOD–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 1h28 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FOD to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
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
FOD → ORD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
ORD → FOD
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Dodge

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FOD→ORD MCW→ORD DSM→ORD
Distance from FOD 61 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 18
Weekly flights 7 26 329
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 30m 1h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of FOD with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Fort Dodge.
FOD: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Dodge, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m 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.

FOD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Dodge to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOD
IATA / ICAOFOD / KFOD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,156 ft / 352 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOD to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 324 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FOD to ORD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has 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 Denver.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FOD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCW, DSM and ALO. 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 FOD to ORD

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FOD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOD to ORD is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mason City (MCW), Des Moines (DSM) and Waterloo (ALO).