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

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156 mi airlines 129/wk
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Flight Schedule 43 flights Verified 1h ago
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AA6253
AA American
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AS4135
AS Alaska
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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UA4645
UA United
CR2
10:40 AM
CDT T1
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AS4426
AS Alaska
E70
10:50 AM
CDT T3
12:57 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AA3684
AA American
E70
12:02 PM
CDT T3
2:32 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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UA5448
UA United
CRJ
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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UA5331
UA United
CRJ
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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UA4716
UA United
CRJ
3:40 PM
CDT T2
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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AS4393
AS Alaska
E70
4:53 PM
CDT T3
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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BA5317
BA British
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
6:56 PM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4089
AA American
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
6:56 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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AA3598
AA American
E70
5:03 PM
CDT T3
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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UA5580
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5955
UA United
CRJ
7:50 PM
CDT T2
9:59 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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UA5830
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AS4700
AS Alaska
CR7
9:17 PM
CDT T3
11:24 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AA4941
AA American
CR7
9:17 PM
CDT T3
11:24 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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UA5309
UA United
CR5
9:30 PM
CDT T2
11:42 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA3872
AA American
E70
9:45 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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UA5656
UA United
CRJ
10:45 PM
CDT T2
12:54 AM+1
EDT
1h 9m
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AA4959
AA American
CR7
5:34 AM
EDT
5:55 AM
CDT
1h 21m
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AA3607
AA American
E70
5:40 AM
EDT
5:53 AM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA5889
UA United
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
6:23 AM
CDT
1h 23m
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BA4587
BA British
CR7
8:25 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA4968
AA American
CR7
8:25 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5941
UA United
CRJ
9:30 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5331
UA United
CRJ
9:30 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA6253
AA American
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AS4135
AS Alaska
CR7
12:23 PM
EDT
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AS4426
AS Alaska
E70
1:27 PM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA4406
BA British
E70
1:27 PM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA3684
AA American
E75
1:27 PM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA4784
UA United
CRJ
1:35 PM
EDT
1:58 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA5436
UA United
CR2
4:44 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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EK6073
EK Emirates
CRJ
4:44 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5466
UA United
CRJ
7:27 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AS4393
AS Alaska
E70
7:30 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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BA4405
BA British
E70
7:30 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA4089
AA American
E70
7:30 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AS4760
AS Alaska
E70
7:32 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA3598
AA American
E70
8:02 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5345
UA United
CRJ
8:29 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA5476
UA United
CRJ
8:30 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Fort Wayne
4 carriers, 129 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 129 Flights/wk 156 mi 1h 1m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 52 CR2, CR5, CRJ 1h09-1h14 49% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 42 CR7, E70 1h01-1h30 49% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 28 CR7, E70 1h01-1h13 49% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 E70 1h01 49% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (77 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (52 flights/wk, 40%)
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
20
flights
Tue
19
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
129
Outbound / wk
149
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,025
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → FWA
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
34%
Return
FWA → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → FWA delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 129
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 49%
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 1m to 1h 30m.
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 1m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights129 out / 149 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
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 1m to 1h 30m. The route covers 156 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 129 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FWA. The return direction has about 149 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAF, BNA, MKC, PHL, SUA, PBI, CLE, PHX, PSP, SFO, MSP, ABE, CLT, ATL, ROA, DTW, SRQ, DFW and FLL. 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, 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).