Fort Wayne to Chicago (FWA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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144 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 32m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 59m AFDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AA → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 12m G4 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 7h 17m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 58m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda 15h 49m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
MYR Myrtle Beach ~5h 27m G4 → WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Wayne to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
144 mi 0h 30m nonstop -1h behind

FWA–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Fort Wayne flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DTW ~3h 32m ATL ~4h 40m CLT ~5h 18m MYR ~5h 27m MSP ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
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
FWA → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → FWA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FWA delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric FWA→MDW SBN→MDW TOL→MDW
Distance from FWA – 77 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 0h 30m – 0h 38m
Departure OTP 84% – –
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago flights · Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights · Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FWA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
FWA: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
144 mi / 232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

FWA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance144 mi / 232 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FWA
Full nameFort Wayne International Airport
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FWA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 144 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Yes, return flights from MDW to FWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, TOL and DAY. 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 FWA to MDW

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FWA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to MDW is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 144 miles (232 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Toledo (TOL) and Dayton (DAY).