Chicago to Valparaiso (ORD–VPS) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IND Indianapolis 3h 54m AAACAS → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Valparaiso flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 3h 57m AAASAV → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Valparaiso flights
BNA Nashville 3h 59m AAACAS → WN Nashville (BNA) to Valparaiso flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AAACAF → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 5m AAACAS → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Valparaiso flights
SDF Louisville 4h 8m AAACAS → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Valparaiso flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 14m AAASBA → G4 Grand Rapids (GRR) to Valparaiso flights
STL St Louis 4h 17m AAACAS → WN St Louis (STL) to Valparaiso flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 4h 28m AAASBA → G4 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Valparaiso flights
PIA Peoria 4h 38m AACMNZ → G4 Peoria (PIA) to Valparaiso flights
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Chicago to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 798 mi 2h 28m nonstop

ORD–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 798 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map ORD Routes VPS Routes ORD Live Flights VPS Live Flights ORD Delays VPS Delays
All flights from Valparaiso (VPS) Valparaiso to Chicago flights
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 1 319 2h28 67% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 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.
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Sat
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
IND ~3h 54m TYS ~3h 57m BNA ~3h 59m ATL ~4h 5m CVG ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,316
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
VPS → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
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 1 4
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 67% –
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
0h
Valparaiso is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · VPS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.
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 time2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Chicago
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 about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 798 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to VPS: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indianapolis, McGhee Tyson and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VPS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, McGhee Tyson and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).