Chicago to Valparaiso (ORD–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3845
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E70
9:37 AM
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11:45 AM
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AA3954
AA American
E75
9:41 AM
CDT T3
12:15 PM
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2h 34m
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AA3898
AA American
E75
12:05 PM
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2:53 PM
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2h 48m
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AA American
E75
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Chicago to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 798 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

ORD–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 798 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes VPS Routes ORD Live Flights VPS Live Flights ORD Delays VPS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 E70, E75 1h08-2h34 40% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 VPS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
HOU ~6h 57m MDW ~9h 16m XNA ~11h 48m MIA ~14h 11m ATL ~14h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,971
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → VPS
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
50%
Return
VPS → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → VPS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric ORD→VPS MDW→VPS
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 1h 8m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 40% –
Chicago (MDW) to Valparaiso flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 2h 34m.
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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,284 km
Flight time1h 8m to 2h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 2h 34m. The route covers 798 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to VPS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, MDW, XNA, MIA, ATL, CLT, IND, FNT, GRR, CVG, BWI, BNA, MSP, STL, DFW, PIT, TYS, MCI, JFK, LGA, EWR, SDF, BOS, CAK, DCA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Valparaiso is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from VPS to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 VPS

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to VPS ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 798 miles (1,284 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).