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

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UA5069
UA United
CRJ
12:05 PM
CDT T2
1:37 PM
CDT
1h 32m
21%
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UA6076
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
21%
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UA6075
UA United
CR2
5:31 PM
CDT T2
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 44m
21%
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UA5119
UA United
CRJ
11:09 AM
CDT
12:28 PM
CDT
1h 19m
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UA5100
UA United
CRJ
11:09 AM
CDT
12:29 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA5075
UA United
CRJ
2:12 PM
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3:39 PM
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No flights match your filters.

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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 46m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 55m ACAVAZ → SY Dulles (IAD) to Fort Dodge flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fort Dodge
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 324 mi 1h 35m nonstop

ORD–FOD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 324 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes FOD Routes ORD Live Flights FOD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Fort Dodge (FOD) Fort Dodge to Chicago flights
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 15 CR2, CRJ 1h32-1h44 19% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 19% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
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
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DEN ~5h 46m IAD ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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
ORD → FOD
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
FOD → ORD
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 324 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to FOD: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
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 and SkyWest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to FOD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FOD is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.