Chicago to Fort Myers (ORD–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Fort Myers
7 carriers, 218 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
218 Flights/wk
1,123 mi
2h 34m nonstop
+1h ahead
101 1-stop hubs
ORD–RSW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,123 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–RSW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 73 | 32Q, 739, 7M9, A21N, B39M | 2h57-3h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 57 | 319, 321, 738, B38M | 2h34-2h59 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 739, A21N, B39M | 3h02-3h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | 319, 738 | 2h49-2h59 | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 15 | 32B, A21N | 2h43-3h51 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 738, 73H | 2h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A21N | 3h12 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to RSW direction.
Mon
32
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Tue
30
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28
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32
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32
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32
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32
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
34
Nonstop flights
218
Outbound / wk
212
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RSW.
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One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → RSW
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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52%
Arriving
75%
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RSW → ORD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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63%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→RSW | MDW→RSW | RFD→RSW |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 218 | 57 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 23m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Fort Myers flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
ORD: CDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,123 mi / 1,807 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 3h 51m.
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.
Facts
ORD–RSW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,123 mi / 1,807 km
Flight time2h 34m to 3h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights218 out / 212 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,123 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 218 nonstop flights per week from ORD to RSW. The return direction has about 212 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, OPF, SRQ, HHH, PBI, SAV, GRB, FLL, TPA, RST, LNK, EYW, MYR, RFD, CTH, MLB, LSE, MIA, NAS, TEB, BED, HOU, PLS, EGE, SCF, ASE, SJU, LIR, STX, SXM, VNY, SBN, YOW, YUL, RIC, HDN, BTV, ROC, HVN, ILM, ATL, MCO, PIT, STL, IND, MCI, CLE, SDF, ORF, CVG, DTW, CLT, IAH, BNA, HNL, MSN, CMH, MAD, LAN, MKE, YYZ, ATW, HPN, GRR, BWI, PHL, RDU, DFW, DSM, MDW, DCA, IAD, BDL, EWR, PVD, BUF, SYR, MSP, BOS, DEN, GSP, JFK, ALB, CHS, LGA, PHX, ABE, LAS, DAL, CAK, FRA, AUS, MHT, PWM, SEA, LAX, AVP, SLC, SFO, EAU and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RSW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all operate ORD-RSW nonstop. Combined weekly departures total around 33 from ORD. United offers 30 weekly nonstop flights; Southwest runs 24. American and Spirit contribute additional service. Southwest operates from O'Hare (not Midway) on this route. Fort Myers Southwest Florida International has a single terminal with Concourses B, C, and D.
RSW handles roughly twice as many passengers between November and April compared to the summer months. Snowbird season drives load factors on ORD-RSW close to capacity, particularly on weekend departures from Chicago in January, February, and March. Fares spike accordingly. Travelers with flexibility on travel dates in peak season see significant savings booking Tuesday or Wednesday departures over Friday or Sunday.
RSW is in Lee County, roughly 12 miles south of Cape Coral and 30 miles north of Naples. LeeTran Route 50 runs from the airport to downtown Fort Myers. Uber and Lyft serve the airport, with rides to Naples typically running 30 to 40 minutes. No direct public transit connects RSW to Naples. Car rental is the standard choice for travelers exploring Lee and Collier Counties. RSW has ten rental car companies at the consolidated Ground Transportation Center adjacent to the terminal.
Chicago O'Hare to Fort Myers: Midwest Snowbird Route
ORD-RSW is one of the primary air links between the Chicago metro and Southwest Florida's retirement and vacation corridor. Five carriers operate nonstop service: American, Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, and United. United runs the most nonstop flights at 30 weekly. Southwest contributes 24 weekly departures. American and Spirit add further capacity. Block time is 2 hours 57 minutes for the roughly 1,400-mile segment. Southwest Florida International Airport handles all traffic through a single terminal with three concourses, keeping the arrivals process compact. The route is heavily seasonal, with November through April carrying two to three times the summer passenger volume.
Seasonal Demand and RSW Airport Context
RSW serves the Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers metro areas. Lee and Collier Counties are among the fastest-growing counties in the US, driven primarily by retirees and second-home owners from the Midwest and Northeast. This growth has pushed RSW capacity close to its limits during peak snowbird months, and terminal expansion discussions are ongoing. Car rental is the dominant ground transport mode from RSW. Nearly all visitors rent a car, and the 10-company rental center is adjacent to the terminal. O'Hare departures are spread across the calendar without clear day-of-week clustering, but Friday and Sunday carry the highest demand during snowbird season when weekend changeovers drive family travel.