Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
68 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from FLL to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h46m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago → Fort Lauderdale · 62 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Fort Lauderdale local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2809 | 7:00a | 2h46m | Daily |
| American AAL3169 | 7:00a | 2h47m | Mon–Sat |
| American AAL2738 | 8:33a | 2h46m | Sun |
| American AAL2738 | 8:35a | 2h46m | Tue–Sat |
| JetBlue JBU663 | 11:22a | 2h46m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
| JetBlue JBU663 | 11:25a | 2h40m | Thu–Sat |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 12:18p | 2h48m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL1755 | 12:20p | 2h47m | Sun |
| United UAL1755 | 12:27p | 2h42m | Mon–Sat |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 12:53p | 2h49m | Tue–Wed |
| American AAL1461 | 12:59p | 2h47m | Mon–Sat |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 1:07p | 2h40m | Thu–Sat |
| American AAL1443 | 1:23p | 3h | Sun |
| United UAL403 | 4:27p | 2h42m | Daily |
| United UAL651 | 6:00p | 2h46m | Daily |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 8:55p | 2h48m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:15p | 2h51m | Thu–Sat |
American
UnitedOther airports near Fort Lauderdale with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| MIA — MiamiAmerican, United | 21 mi | 77 |
| DJT — West Palm BeachAmerican, United | 42 mi | 21 |
| RSW — Fort MyersAmerican, United | 104 mi | 48 |
| EYW — Key WestUnited | 145 mi | 1 |
The route
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Nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD)
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has 68 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Frontier, JetBlue and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of FLL and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h46m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Driving from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago takes about 20h 3m behind the wheel — roughly 1,360 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h46m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes — 62 nonstop flights a week from Chicago (ORD) back to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on American, Frontier, JetBlue and United, based on recently observed departures.