Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, with about 59 flights a week in July 2026. The 157-mile flight takes about 1h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 157 mi · 253 km
- Flight time
- 1h 12m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ORD to FWA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 59 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 101,706 | 1h 13m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 10,183 | 1h 4m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 1,837 | 1h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to FWA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:59am and the last at 10:37pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5595United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:59am | 8:10am | 10 | 69% |
| AA 4925American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:06am | 10:17am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 6232American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:17am | 10:30am | 4 | 81% |
| UA 4645United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:49pm | 31 | 65% |
| UA 5448United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:00pm | 4:20pm | 31 | 62% |
| UA 4630United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:35pm | 5:51pm | 9 | 64% |
| AA 6229American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:44pm | 5:58pm | 4 | 68% |
| AA 6295American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:55pm | 6:08pm | 27 | 44% |
| UA 5309United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:59pm | 8:19pm | 31 | 58% |
| UA 5550United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:50pm | 10:12pm | 18 | 59% |
| UA 5830United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:20pm | 11:39pm | 10 | 67% |
| UA 6012United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:30pm | 11:53pm | 21 | 65% |
| AA 4899American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:05pm | 12:17am | 27 | 58% |
| AA 6212American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:37pm | 12:48am | 4 | 68% |
Is ORD to FWA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 63% of 2,815 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (77%), those around 5pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,789 | 62% | 30 min | 4.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,026 | 65% | 30 min | 4.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 190 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 62% | |
| 10am to 11am | 394 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 347 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 459 | 59% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 143 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 237 | 56% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 186 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 421 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 120 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 195 | 9,044 | |
| September 2025 | 220 | 9,763 | |
| October 2025 | 242 | 11,124 | |
| November 2025 | 211 | 8,305 | |
| December 2025 | 193 | 7,487 | |
| January 2026 | 171 | 7,057 | |
| February 2026 | 176 | 8,071 | |
| March 2026 | 205 | 9,202 | |
| April 2026 | 248 | 9,681 | |
| May 2026 | 275 | 11,433 | |
| June 2026 | 254 | 11,035 | |
| July 2026 | 261 | 11,524 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.