Distance From Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, ORD - FWA Distance

The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is 157 miles or 252 kilometers or 136 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago ( United States ) to Fort Wayne ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Fort Wayne takes around 0 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, United States to Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne, United States is 0 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ORD - FWA

Kilometers		252 km
Statute Miles		157 miles
Nautical Miles		136 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 21 minutes

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport Flight Route Map - ORD to FWA Flight Path

Location of Chicago O'Hare International Airport & Fort Wayne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago to Fort Wayne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago, United States and Fort Wayne, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago, United States and Fort Wayne, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ORD - FWA

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and Fort Wayne (United States) is 1 Hours.
Fort Wayne time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Location	Local Time
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 05:30:23 CST
Fort Wayne (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:30:23 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) Chicago, United States

Destination

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA / KFWA) Fort Wayne, United States