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Flights AA4924 05:22 daily · AA4936 10:47 daily · AA6295 18:38 daily
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Direct flights from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 82% of the last 11 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 4 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 11 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 252 km, an estimated 49 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Fort Wayne and Chicago. Updated 22 August 2026 at 13:04 UTC.
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252 km · ~0h 49m est.
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
82% on time
of the last 11 operated FWA → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −4 min. 0 of 11 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Search live fares for this route →Median arrival−4 minacross the last 11 operated legs
Flight time~0h 49mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 11
Current nonstop fares
FWA → ORD · one way · economy · 1 adult
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The week
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
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How the Fort Wayne to Chicago route actually runs
Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop FWA to ORD flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.
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FWA to ORD questions
Is FWA–ORD running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on FWA–ORD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:22 and evening departures around 18:38 from FWA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ORD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from FWA to ORD?
Great-circle distance is 252 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 48–52 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does FWA–ORD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 56 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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