Chicago to Fort Wayne (ORD–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–FWA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 74 | CR2, CR5, CRJ | 1h09-1h24 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, QR | 42 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h11-1h16 | Oneworld | AS, BA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→FWA | LAF→FWA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · FWA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
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–FWA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to FWA
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 172 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to FWA ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 177 return, totaling 349 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF).