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$139+ Cheap flights from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (CHI)

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FWA — CHI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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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 April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/1310:52 amFWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/153:10 pmORD - FWA
Nonstop1h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/277:15 amFWA - MDW
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Sat 5/3110:25 amMDW - FWA
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/14$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/302:05 pmFWA - ORD
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/13:40 pmORD - FWA
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/88:30 amFWA - ORD
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sun 5/111:45 pmORD - FWA
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/14$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/235:26 pmFWA - ORD
2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/259:35 pmORD - FWA
1 stop14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$320

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Wayne to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fort Wayne

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Sat 5/10

5:32 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

8:59 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Fri 6/13

2:21 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop2h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$199

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - MDW

FWAMDW

Fort Wayne

Tue 5/27

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

10:25 am-4:44 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$199

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Fri 5/30

2:05 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

3:40 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$205

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Mon 6/23

5:26 pm-8:50 am

2 stops16h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

9:35 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$320

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Mon 6/23

5:26 pm-8:50 am

2 stops16h 24m

$139

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 5/1

12:16 pm-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$167

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Thu 5/1

8:14 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$177

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - ORD

FWAORD

Fort Wayne

Fri 5/23

6:35 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$204

Fort WayneChicago

FWA - MDW

FWAMDW

Fort Wayne

Sun 6/8

9:58 am-7:46 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$210

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from FWA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Fort Wayne to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 15 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • 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. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $199 and $205, respectively. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Wayne to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $167. Delta flights start at $177 while deals on United Airlines start at $204 one-way.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines (73%), Qatar Airways (71%) and Air Wisconsin (71%).

  • 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 $759, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Fort Wayne - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $179.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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