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

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324 mi airlines 19/wk
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UA5076
UA United
CRJ
7:40 AM
CDT T2
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 40m
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UA5133
UA United
CRJ
12:30 PM
CDT T1
2:01 PM
CDT
1h 31m
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UA6075
UA United
CRJ
4:20 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
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UA5119
UA United
CR2
10:15 AM
CDT
11:44 AM
CDT
1h 29m
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UA5100
UA United
CRJ
3:17 PM
CDT
4:37 PM
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1h 20m
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Chicago to Fort Dodge
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 324 mi 1h 31m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

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 31m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes FOD Routes ORD Live Flights FOD Live Flights ORD Delays
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 19 CRJ 1h31-1h40 71% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 71% – –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
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
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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.
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)2
Weekly flights19 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FOD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC and DEN. 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 SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 19 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 19 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.