Fort Walton Beach (VPS) to Chicago (ORD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Fort Walton Beach (VPS) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines. The two airports are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from VPS to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book VPS to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
VPS to ORD with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Peoria (PIA)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Columbia (COU)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Little Rock (LIT)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Springfield (SGF)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Flint (FNT)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Akron (CAK)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
VPS to ORD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from VPS to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Fort Walton Beach (VPS) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Fort Walton Beach from Chicago by plane?
Fort Walton Beach (VPS) and Chicago (ORD) are 797 miles (1,282 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book VPS to ORD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does VPS 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 VPS to ORD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Fort Walton Beach and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Indianapolis (IND), Louisville (SDF), Peoria (PIA) and Atlanta (ATL). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
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.