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

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144 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 9 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 11m DLEJAKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Wayne flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AFAMDL → AMDLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Wayne flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 31m LXJWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Wayne flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 42m F9Y4 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Wayne flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 43m N5WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Wayne flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 57m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Fort Wayne flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 20h 33m WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Fort Wayne flights
MYR Myrtle Beach ~5h 18m WN → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Fort Wayne flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fort Wayne
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
144 mi 0h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~3h 0m MSP ~4h 11m ATL ~4h 22m CLT ~4h 31m MYR ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
657
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
MDW → FWA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
86%
Return
FWA → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → FWA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
Metric MDW→FWA ORD→FWA LAF→FWA
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights ~1 126 –
Flight time 0h 27m 1h 8m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Fort Wayne flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
144 mi / 232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance144 mi / 232 km
Flight time0h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: FWA
Full nameFort Wayne International Airport
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take about 0h 27m 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FWA 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.
Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FWA to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and LAF. 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 MDW to FWA

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

MDW to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to FWA is about 0 hours 27 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and West Lafayette (LAF).