Chicago/Waukegan to Fort Myers (UGN–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Waukegan to Fort Myers
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,151 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

UGN–RSW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Also explore UGN Routes RSW Routes UGN Live Flights RSW Live Flights RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Chicago/Waukegan flights
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
UGN → RSW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
RSW → UGN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Chicago/Waukegan

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric UGN→RSW ORD→RSW MKE→RSW
Distance from UGN – 31 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 13 3
Weekly flights – 118 1
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 51m 2h 58m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of UGN 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 ahead of Chicago/Waukegan.
UGN: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

UGN–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Waukegan to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: UGN
Full nameWaukegan National Airport
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UGN to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Waukegan National Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,151 miles.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Waukegan.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 UGN to RSW

Waukegan National Airport (UGN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

UGN to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UGN to RSW is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Chicago (MDW).