Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,120-mile flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,120 mi · 1,802 km
- Flight time
- 3h 17m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying RSW to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 20 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 236,937 | 3h 19m |
| American Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 | 153,057 | 3h 15m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 51,304 | 3h 11m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 11,903 | 3h 21m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 6,304 | 3h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RSW to ORD flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:07am and the last at 4:40pm. 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 2613American Airlines | 6:07am | 8:30am | 27 | 95% |
| AA 803American Airlines | 6:15am | 8:33am | 4 | 96% |
| UA 1554United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:23am | 10 | 95% |
| UA 2347United Airlines | 9:15am | 11:29am | 21 | 83% |
| AA 2437American Airlines | 11:27am | 1:50pm | 30 | 48% |
| AA 2433American Airlines | 11:35am | 1:52pm | 4 | 87% |
| UA 2494United Airlines | 12:27pm | 2:41pm | 31 | 87% |
| AA 2561American Airlines | 4:39pm | 7:10pm | 27 | 46% |
| UA 2832United Airlines | 4:39pm | 7:00pm | 10 | 58% |
| UA 1744United Airlines | 4:40pm | 6:59pm | 21 | 48% |
Is RSW to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 3,238 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,615 | 80% | 16 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines | 1,177 | 75% | 24 min | 1.7% |
| Spirit Airlines | 307 | 68% | 27 min | 5.9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 103 | 56% | 35 min | 1.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 36 | 71% | 29 min | 2.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 247 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 277 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 126 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 302 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 71 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 357 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 404 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 139 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 240 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 122 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 440 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 151 | 48% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 191 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 111 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 176 | 26,387 | |
| September 2025 | 167 | 22,285 | |
| October 2025 | 201 | 26,699 | |
| November 2025 | 261 | 34,589 | |
| December 2025 | 330 | 38,148 | |
| January 2026 | 308 | 45,372 | |
| February 2026 | 338 | 50,551 | |
| March 2026 | 440 | 69,552 | |
| April 2026 | 352 | 56,733 | |
| May 2026 | 231 | 34,729 | |
| June 2026 | 176 | 27,654 | |
| July 2026 | 174 | 26,806 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.