Direct flights from Fort Myers to Chicago
48 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RSW to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h42m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Fort Myers local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2561 | 12:26a | 2h38m | Mon |
| American AAL2613 | 6:09a | 2h44m | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL2613 | 6:16a | 2h52m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL2347 | 8:44a | 2h55m | Tue |
| United UAL2347 | 8:48a | 2h40m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL2437 | 12:01p | 2h50m | Thu–Sat |
| American AAL2437 | 12:07p | 2h44m | Mon–Tue |
| United UAL2494 | 12:19p | 2h40m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2494 | 12:25p | 2h36m | Wed |
| American AAL2437 | 12:38p | 2h36m | Wed |
| American AAL2437 | 1:31p | 2h41m | Sun |
| United UAL2472 | 2:12p | 2h42m | Tue |
| United UAL2472 | 2:20p | 2h36m | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2472 | 2:30p | 2h50m | Thu |
| United UAL2494 | 3:13p | 2h33m | Sun |
| United UAL2472 | 4:00p | 2h35m | Sun |
| United UAL1495 | 4:38p | 2h44m | Mon, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1495 | 4:49p | 2h42m | Tue, Fri |
| United UAL1495 | 5:05p | 2h35m | Sun |
| American AAL2561 | 7:12p | 2h46m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2561 | 7:20p | 2h59m | Thu–Fri |
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Nonstop from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD)
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has 48 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RSW 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 Myers to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h42m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers to Chicago?
Driving from Fort Myers to Chicago takes about 19h 7m behind the wheel — roughly 1,302 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h42m.