Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
62 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from FLL to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h49m nonstop
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 | 7:02a | 2h44m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2809 | 7:05a | 2h48m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2809 | 7:20a | 2h46m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL2738 | 8:41a | 2h46m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL2738 | 8:46a | 2h49m | Wed |
| American AAL2738 | 9:02a | 2h48m | Sun |
| JetBlue JBU663 | 11:30a | 2h48m | Mon, Wed |
| JetBlue JBU663 | 11:39a | 2h52m | Thu–Sun |
| JetBlue JBU663 | 12:12p | 2h44m | Tue |
| United UAL1755 | 12:38p | 2h46m | Wed, Sat |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 12:41p | 2h58m | Fri |
| United UAL1755 | 12:46p | 2h49m | Mon, Fri |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 12:48p | 2h59m | Thu |
| United UAL1755 | 12:56p | 2h56m | Thu |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 12:57p | 2h54m | Wed, Sat |
| United UAL1755 | 1:10p | 2h48m | Tue |
| American AAL1443 | 1:33p | 2h53m | Wed–Sat |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 1:43p | 2h54m | Tue |
| American AAL1443 | 1:59p | 3h1m | Tue |
| American AAL1443 | 2:05p | 2h49m | Mon |
| Frontier FFT2206 | 2:12p | 2h53m | Sun |
| American AAL1443 | 2:27p | 2h49m | Sun |
| United UAL1755 | 3:08p | 2h36m | Sun |
| United UAL403 | 4:41p | 2h52m | Tue–Sat |
| United UAL403 | 4:56p | 2h46m | Mon |
| United UAL403 | 5:26p | 2h48m | Sun |
| United UAL651 | 6:10p | 2h50m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL651 | 6:17p | 2h52m | Fri |
| United UAL651 | 7:38p | 2h25m | Sun |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:03p | 2h50m | Tue |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:08p | 2h46m | Wed |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:32p | 2h55m | Thu, Sun |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:39p | 2h49m | Fri |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 9:59p | 2h49m | Sat |
| JetBlue JBU863 | 10:08p | 2h48m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD)
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has 62 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 2h49m 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 2h49m.