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$126+ Cheap flights from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — CHI
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 am
FWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 8/85:59 am
ORD
-
FWA
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/315:23 am
FWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 8/210:45 pm
ORD
-
FWA
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/246:00 am
FWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 7/301:55 pm
ORD
-
FWA
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1310:45 am
FWA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/158:05 am
ORD
-
FWA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:10 am
FWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Mon 9/147:05 am
ORD
-
FWA
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/62:14 pm
FWA
-
MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Sat 8/159:24 am
MDW
-
FWA
1 stop3h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:45 am
FWA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/158:05 am
ORD
-
FWA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:08 am
FWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 7/2610:45 pm
ORD
-
FWA
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/62:14 pm
FWA
-
ORD
1 stop3h 03m
Delta
Sat 8/86:59 am
ORD
-
FWA
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/62:14 pm
FWA
-
MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Thu 8/139:24 am
MDW
-
FWA
1 stop3h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/205:23 am
FWA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 7/2610:45 pm
ORD
-
FWA
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/212:14 pm
FWA
-
ORD
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Thu 7/302:07 pm
ORD
-
FWA
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$289

Find flight deals from Fort Wayne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$222

Good round-trip deal

$396 or less

Good one-way deal

$336 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

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Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Sun 9/20

5:35 am-5:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

3:35 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$239

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Tue 8/4

3:29 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

9:30 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$239

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Fri 8/14

7:38 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

7:50 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$239

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 9/10

9:00 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

5:59 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$239

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 8/6

2:14 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:48 am-1:34 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$259

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 8/13

2:14 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

6:59 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$259

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Fri 8/14

2:14 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

6:59 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$259

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 8/6

2:14 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

6:59 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$259

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 9/24

2:18 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

1:55 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$259

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Sun 8/2

2:14 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

6:59 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$259

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Wayne to Chicago in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Wayne-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Wayne-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Wayne-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Wayne-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fort Wayne-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Fort Wayne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $224). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FWA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 11, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Wayne to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 11, 2026.

The most flights from FWA to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Wayne to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated July 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,806 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    Fort Wayne (FWA), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    For as low as $239, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Fort Wayne in 1h 21m. The distance between Fort Wayne and Chicago is about 156 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $179 round trip. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago are Envoy Air (87%), American Airlines (78%) and Alaska Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago? While on average our users pay $701, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $259. The most popular route (Fort Wayne - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $239.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Wayne to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Wayne to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $224). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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