Fort Worth to Chicago (FTW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FTW Airport Page →
817 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
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Fort Worth to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 817 mi 0h 48m nonstop

FTW–ORD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 817 miles in 0h 48m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FTW–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PLF PLF 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PLF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FTW → ORD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
ORD → FTW
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
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 Worth

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FTW→ORD DFW→ORD DAL→ORD
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 32 4
Weekly flights 666
Flight time 0h 48m 2h 15m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW 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 Worth.
FTW: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
817 mi / 1,315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m 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.

FTW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance817 mi / 1,315 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 0h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 817 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FTW to ORD. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and ABI. 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 FTW to ORD

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FTW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to ORD is about 0 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 817 miles (1,315 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Abilene (ABI).