Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 60 flights a week in July 2026. The 157-mile flight takes about 1h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 157 mi · 253 km
- Flight time
- 1h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying FWA to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 60 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 102,212 | 1h 22m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 10,229 | 1h 13m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 1,540 | 1h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FWA to ORD flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:22am and the last at 7:38pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4924American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:22am | 5:32am | 27 | 86% |
| AA 6208American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:23am | 5:35am | 4 | 89% |
| UA 5264United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:35am | 5:55am | 21 | 91% |
| UA 5889United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 6:19am | 8 | 79% |
| UA 5710United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:39am | 8:00am | 31 | 81% |
| UA 5272United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:23am | 9:45am | 10 | 84% |
| UA 5981United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:00am | 10:21am | 28 | 70% |
| AA 4936American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:47am | 11:08am | 27 | 77% |
| AA 6232American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:10am | 11:31am | 4 | 82% |
| UA 4784United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:29pm | 2:51pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 5783United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:29pm | 3:50pm | 10 | 71% |
| AA 6229American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:22pm | 6:52pm | 4 | 71% |
| AA 6295American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:38pm | 7:13pm | 27 | 50% |
| UA 5436United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:38pm | 8:00pm | 31 | 55% |
Is FWA to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,812 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (91%), those around 6pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,787 | 66% | 37 min | 4.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,025 | 71% | 29 min | 4.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 202 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 259 | 82% | |
| 7am to 8am | 338 | 77% | |
| 8am to 9am | 61 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 128 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 174 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 142 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 350 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 77 | 57% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 343 | 55% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 64 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 398 | 50% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 164 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 196 | 9,165 | |
| September 2025 | 222 | 10,363 | |
| October 2025 | 243 | 11,249 | |
| November 2025 | 212 | 8,105 | |
| December 2025 | 193 | 7,647 | |
| January 2026 | 175 | 7,203 | |
| February 2026 | 179 | 7,924 | |
| March 2026 | 203 | 9,146 | |
| April 2026 | 249 | 9,437 | |
| May 2026 | 276 | 11,476 | |
| June 2026 | 255 | 10,847 | |
| July 2026 | 266 | 11,635 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.