Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FXE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
HPN White Plains 7h 29m XE → AAASLXJ White Plains (HPN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,176 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FXE and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps FXE Routes ORD Routes FXE Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
HPN ~7h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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
FXE → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → FXE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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 Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FXE→ORD FLL→ORD OPF→ORD
Distance from FXE – 9 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 17 2
Weekly flights – 204 –
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 13m 2h 45m
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights · Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FXE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FXE: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m 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

FXE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 FXE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,176 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Westchester County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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 Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FXE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. 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 FXE to ORD

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FXE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FXE to ORD is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,176 miles (1,892 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Westchester County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).