United States Β· 157 miles (252 km)

Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 157 miles (252 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Minneapolis and Charlotte.

Airlines flying nonstop from FWA to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book FWA to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

FWA to ORD with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo

FWA to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from FWA to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Fort Wayne from Chicago by plane?

Fort Wayne (FWA) and Chicago (ORD) are 157 miles (252 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book FWA to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does FWA to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FWA to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Fort Wayne and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP) and Charlotte (CLT). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.