Direct flights from Chicago to Fort Myers
42 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to RSW.
Flight time: about 2h24m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2437 | 6:52a | 2h21m | Mon, Sun |
| American AAL2437 | 7:00a | 2h30m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL1740 | 7:49a | 2h20m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1740 | 8:00a | 2h32m | Tue–Wed |
| American AAL2437 | 8:28a | 2h25m | Sat |
| American AAL2437 | 9:26a | 2h39m | Thu |
| United UAL1740 | 9:52a | 2h35m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2002 | 10:48a | 2h23m | Wed |
| United UAL2002 | 11:01a | 2h21m | Mon |
| United UAL2002 | 11:14a | 2h22m | Sun |
| United UAL2002 | 11:18a | 2h21m | Fri |
| United UAL2002 | 11:26a | 2h21m | Thu |
| United UAL2002 | 11:40a | 2h35m | Sat |
| United UAL2002 | 11:52a | 2h23m | Tue |
| American AAL2561 | 12:17p | 2h31m | Wed |
| American AAL2561 | 1:45p | 2h30m | Mon |
| American AAL2561 | 2:12p | 2h23m | Sun |
| American AAL2561 | 3:00p | 2h29m | Fri |
| American AAL2561 | 3:37p | 2h32m | Tue |
| American AAL2561 | 3:47p | 2h27m | Thu |
| United UAL1317 | 4:16p | 2h22m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL1317 | 4:26p | 2h24m | Fri |
| United UAL1317 | 4:39p | 2h20m | Wed |
| United UAL1317 | 5:09p | 2h24m | Tue |
| American AAL2561 | 5:42p | 2h46m | Sat |
| United UAL1317 | 5:49p | 2h22m | Thu, Sat |
| American AAL3238 | 7:46p | 2h43m | Fri |
| American AAL3238 | 8:00p | 2h34m | Mon |
| American AAL3238 | 8:39p | 2h39m | Sat |
| American AAL3238 | 8:48p | 2h24m | Wed–Thu |
| American AAL3238 | 9:00p | 2h24m | Sun |
| American AAL3238 | 11:53p | 2h19m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers (RSW)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 42 nonstop flights a week to Fort Myers (RSW), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Myers?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers (RSW) takes about 2h24m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Fort Myers?
Driving from Chicago to Fort Myers takes about 19h 7m behind the wheel — roughly 1,302 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h24m.