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

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817 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 7h 57m UA → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 50m → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 36m → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
MSY New Orleans ~5h 17m UD → AAACAS New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 38m → AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
PSP Palm Springs ~7h 12m UD → UA Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark ~7h 15m → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 17m B6 → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 20m → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego ~7h 24m → AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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.

Also explore FTW Routes ORD Routes FTW Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Fort Worth flights
Carriers on this route

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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CVG ~3h 50m SDF ~4h 36m MSY ~5h 17m RDU ~5h 38m PSP ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FTW → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → FTW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

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 – 542 2
Flight time 0h 48m 2h 13m 2h 25m
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights · Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights · Abilene (ABI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
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 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. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Abilene (ABI).