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

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Fort Wayne to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 144 mi 0h 32m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FWA and MDW, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
710
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.
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 32m 23h 26m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 34% – –
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 32m.
Facts

FWA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance144 mi / 232 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 0h 32m. The route covers 144 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FWA to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, BNA, IAD, ECP, PHL, STL, TPA, PIE, DAL, PBI, NAS, AUS, SJC, BUR, DTW, ORD, ATL, MSP, PGD, CLT, DFW, SRQ, LAS, FLL, SBN and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
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 ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 144 miles (232 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Toledo (TOL) and Dayton (DAY).