Chicago to Kalispell (ORD–FCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2333
UA United
7M9
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833
AA American
738
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:35 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328
AS Alaska
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844
AA American
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2362
UA United
7M9
12:35 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833
AA American
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2763
QR Qatar
738
1:25 PM
MDT
6:04 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6328
AS Alaska
319
4:45 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1844
AA American
319
4:45 PM
MDT
9:34 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Kalispell
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,349 mi 3h 47m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

ORD–FCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,349 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 319, 738 3h47-3h50 91% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 319 3h47 91% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 3h49 91% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FCA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,094
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kalispell is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FCA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Kalispell.
Distance & Flight Time
1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m to 3h 50m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–FCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kalispell route.
Route details
Distance1,349 mi / 2,171 km
Flight time3h 47m to 3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FCA
IATA / ICAOFCA / KGPI
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation2,977 ft / 907 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport take approximately 3h 47m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,349 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FCA. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TVC, OMA, BZN, GTF, YYC, CMH, BOI, SAT, SUS, DAL, STL, HOU, TEB, FAT, AUS, BNA, JAX, SJC, SAN, ONT, BUR, VNY, RNO, SNA, LGB, ORF, APF, SJD, TPA, PBI, LAS, SEA, MSP, DEN, PDX, SLC, DFW, LAX, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kalispell is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FCA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to FCA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to FCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FCA ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,349 miles (2,171 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.