United States Β· 1,348 miles (2,170 km)

Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (ORD) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,348 miles (2,170 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Denver and Salt Lake City and more.

How many miles FCA to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from FCA to ORD

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book FCA to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

FCA to ORD with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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FCA to ORD: common questions

How many miles does FCA to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from FCA to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Kalispell from Chicago by plane?

Kalispell (FCA) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,348 miles (2,170 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book FCA to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Kalispell and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC), Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.