Chicago to Fort Dodge (ORD–FOD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5076
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CRJ
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UA5121
UA United
CR2
7:45 AM
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UA5051
UA United
CR2
12:32 PM
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2:06 PM
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UA6059
UA United
CRJ
12:34 PM
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2:05 PM
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UA5119
UA United
CRJ
10:15 AM
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UA United
CRJ
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Chicago to Fort Dodge
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 324 mi 1h 31m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

ORD–FOD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 324 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FOD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 24 CR2, CRJ 1h31-1h40 46% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FOD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FOD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SLC ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
ORD → FOD
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
FOD → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Dodge is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FOD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Dodge.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 1h 40m.
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.

Facts

ORD–FOD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Dodge route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time1h 31m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FOD
Full nameFort Dodge Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFOD / KFOD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,156 ft / 352 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FOD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 1h 40m. The route covers 324 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FOD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FOD 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 FOD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to FOD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FOD ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SLC.