Chicago to Fort Wayne (ORD–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–FWA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 56 | CR2, CR5 | 1h09-1h23 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 35 | CR7, E70 | 1h08-1h16 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | CR7 | 1h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→FWA | MDW→FWA | LAF→FWA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 0h 27m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to FWA is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and West Lafayette (LAF).