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 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 52 | CR2, CR5, CRJ | 1h09-1h14 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 42 | CR7, E70 | 1h01-1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | CR7, E70 | 1h01-1h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E70 | 1h01 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→FWA | LAF→FWA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 49% | – |
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, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines. With 129 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 1 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 278 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 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).