Travelling from Fort Wayne Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, making Chicago one hour behind Fort Wayne.
Flights from FWA to ORD start from 05:50 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 19:32 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 64 weekly Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FWA to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
United has direct flights from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United.
With 66.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FWA to ORD flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FWA and ORD include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Wayne Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$447 is the lowest price for a one-way Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $463. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from FWA to ORD, book your journey one month before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FWA to ORD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fort Wayne Airport (FWA)
Of all flights departing from Fort Wayne Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.
Fort Wayne Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Fort Wayne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport off to a hassle-free start. Only a short drive from FWA, stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you have a late Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chicago in March.
Lock in your flight from Fort Wayne Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FWA to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are the start of reasons to visit.
