UA4645United AirlinesIn the air, 190 min late
Left ORD at 14:35, 190 min after its 11:25 slot.
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Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA): 57 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 0% of the last 6 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. 6 of the 13 tracked flights were cancelled. The nonstop covers 252 km, an estimated 49 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Fort Wayne. Updated 15 November 2026 at 01:40 UTC.
Today, ORD → FWA
Sat 14 Nov · local times- 08:40 UA5287United Airlines Cancelled ·
- 08:50 AA3549American Airlines Cancelled ·
- 11:25 UA4645United Airlines Left 14:35 +190 ·
- 13:55 UA5448United Airlines Sched 13:55Departure not confirmed by the board ·
- 16:10 UA5901United Airlines Left 16:20 +10 ·
- 16:20 AA6268American Airlines Cancelled ·
- 17:59 UA5309United Airlines Sched 17:59Departure not confirmed by the board ·
- 21:20 UA5364United Airlines On scheduleGate F14 · T2 ·
- 21:59 AA4949American Airlines On scheduleGate G13 · T3 ·
Checked ORD board 19:40
ORD
Chicago
heavy · +30
FWA
Fort Wayne
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252 km · ~0h 49m est.
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 57x weekly · nonstop
0% on time
of the last 6 tracked ORD → FWA flights arrived within 15 minutes
6 of 13 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Flight time~0h 49mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures57x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled46.2%recent route rate · 6 of 13
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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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 outcomes11-13OO526departed+97
Actual 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 Chicago to Fort Wayne route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORD to FWA flights through the day: 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.
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ORD to FWA questions
Is ORD–FWA running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 60/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–FWA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:40 and evening departures around 18:00 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the FWA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to FWA?
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 ORD–FWA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 57 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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