Chicago to Fort Wayne (ORD–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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156 mi airlines 172/wk
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Flight Schedule 55 flights Verified 2m ago
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UA6004
UA United
CRJ
7:30 AM
CDT T2
9:43 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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UA5287
UA United
CRJ
7:37 AM
CDT T2
9:54 AM
EDT
1h 17m
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UA5573
UA United
CRJ
7:37 AM
CDT T2
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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AA6232
AA American
CR7
8:15 AM
CDT T3
10:29 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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BA5656cs
BA British
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AS4135+1
AS Alaska
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AA6253+3
AA American
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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UA5892
UA United
CRJ
10:25 AM
CDT T2
12:41 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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UA4645
UA United
CRJ
10:55 AM
CDT T2
1:06 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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UA5448
UA United
CRJ
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:07 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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UA5778
UA United
CR2
3:39 PM
CDT T2
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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AA6229
AA American
CR7
4:07 PM
CDT T3
6:23 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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BA5317
BA British
CR7
4:07 PM
CDT T3
6:23 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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AS4432
AS Alaska
CR7
4:07 PM
CDT T3
6:23 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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AA3598
AA American
E70
5:03 PM
CDT T3
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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QR2200
QR Qatar
E70
5:03 PM
CDT T3
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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QR2418
QR Qatar
E70
5:03 PM
CDT T3
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5331+1
UA United
CR5
6:00 PM
CDT T2
8:09 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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EK6251+1
EK Emirates
CRJ
7:55 PM
CDT T2
10:04 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA6008
UA United
CRJ
8:05 PM
CDT T2
10:23 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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UA5830+1
UA United
CRJ
8:06 PM
CDT T2
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA5334
UA United
CRJ
9:25 PM
CDT T2
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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QR2824
QR Qatar
E70
9:45 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5309
UA United
CR2
9:45 PM
CDT T2
11:57 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA3872
AA American
E75
9:45 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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AA6212
AA American
CR7
10:36 PM
CDT T3
12:48 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
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AS4393+1
AS Alaska
CR7
10:36 PM
CDT T3
12:48 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
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AA6208
AA American
CR7
5:26 AM
EDT
5:38 AM
CDT
1h 12m
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AS4183
AS Alaska
CR7
5:26 AM
EDT
5:38 AM
CDT
1h 12m
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AS4760cs
AS Alaska
E70
5:40 AM
EDT
5:53 AM
CDT
1h 13m
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AA3607+1
AA American
E70
5:40 AM
EDT
5:53 AM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA5317
UA United
CRJ
5:45 AM
EDT
6:07 AM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5560
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
6:20 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5889
UA United
CRJ
6:00 AM
EDT
6:20 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA5710
UA United
CRJ
7:30 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA5263
UA United
CRJ
9:23 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 22m
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UA5663
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA5234
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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AA6232
AA American
CR7
11:00 AM
EDT
11:21 AM
CDT
1h 21m
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UA5335
UA United
CRJ
11:40 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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QR2742
QR Qatar
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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AS4135cs
AS Alaska
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA6253+3
AA American
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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BA4406cs
BA British
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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UA4784+1
UA United
CR2
1:06 PM
EDT
1:15 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL385
DL Delta
1:27 PM
EDT
1:02 PM
CDT
0h 35m
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UA5345
UA United
CRJ
3:29 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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EK6073cs
EK Emirates
CRJ
4:45 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5436+1
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5466+1
UA United
CR2
6:42 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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AA6229
AA American
CR7
6:53 PM
EDT
7:23 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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AS4432
AS Alaska
CR7
6:53 PM
EDT
7:23 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA4405+1
BA British
E70
7:30 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 16m
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AA3598
AA American
E70
7:46 PM
EDT
8:17 PM
CDT
1h 31m
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UA5785
UA United
CR5
9:23 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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Chicago to Fort Wayne
2 carriers, 172 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 172 Flights/wk 156 mi 1h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 74 CR2, CR5, CRJ 1h09-1h24 50% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, QR 42 CR7, E70, E75 1h11-1h16 50% Oneworld AS, BA, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS, BA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – EK, UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (74 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FWA direction.
Mon
25
flights
Tue
23
flights
Wed
25
flights
Thu
26
flights
Fri
25
flights
Sat
23
flights
Sun
25
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
27
Nonstop flights
172
Outbound / wk
177
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,169
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.

Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FWA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
156 mi / 252 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 24m.
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.

ORD–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance156 mi / 252 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights172 out / 177 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 24m. The route covers 156 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 172 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FWA. The return direction has about 177 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAF, MKC, BNA, IAD, PHL, GPT, ROA, ABE, BDL, SUA, PBI, PIE, CLE, AUS, PHX, VNY, PSP, SFO, MSP, ATL, DTW, SRQ, CLT, FLL, DFW, LAS and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FWA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF. 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 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).