There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, bus, train, subway, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
1h 35m$67–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
6h 14m$23–64Bus, line 50 bus, train, subway
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
- Take the bus from Walmart Goshen to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 50
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle to O'Haresubway
8h 18m$39–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare-ORD173.7 mi
3h 37mDrive 173.7 mi
- Drive from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 173.7 mi
3h 37m$32–46
Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $65 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at 900 W Harrison via Fort Wayne, IN and Harrison & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 170 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $23 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne, IN station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $65 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 6h 14m.
Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 6:43 PM in Fort Wayne and 5:43 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Walmart Goshen to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fort Wayne and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.