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

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Chicago/Waukegan to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,151 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between UGN and RSW, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UGN to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
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 0 13 3
Weekly flights 0 187 7
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 36m 2h 50m
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.
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)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, MCO, IND, SUA, SDF, MDW, HOU, ATL, MKC, IAD, BOS, DAL, DEN, LAS, LAX and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAV. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Chicago (MDW).