Chicago to Fort Worth (ORD–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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817 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
DEN Denver 5h 55m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto ~6h 8m AAACAS → UD Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Worth flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~6h 24m AAASCX → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Worth flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~6h 29m AAACAS → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 55m AAACAD → B6XSR Orlando (MCO) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York ~7h 37m AAASAT → B6 New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami ~8h 12m 5YAAAC → Miami (MIA) to Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City ~8h 33m AAAMEK → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle ~9h 11m AAAFAS → Seattle (SEA) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 817 mi 2h 6m nonstop

ORD–FTW had nonstop service from Nationwide Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 817 miles in 2h 6m.

Also explore ORD Routes FTW Routes ORD Live Flights FTW Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Fort Worth (FTW) Fort Worth to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–FTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CE Nationwide Airlines 1 – – 72% – –
PLF PLF 0 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CE + PLF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~5h 55m YYZ ~6h 8m RDU ~6h 24m CVG ~6h 29m MCO ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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 → FTW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
FTW → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric ORD→FTW MDW→FTW MKE→FTW
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 6m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Worth flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
817 mi / 1,315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m 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–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance817 mi / 1,315 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 817 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ORD to FTW: Nationwide Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Yes, return flights from FTW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 ORD to FTW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) had nonstop service from Nationwide Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FTW is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 817 miles (1,315 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).