United Airlines is starting new flights Thursday between Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International. Outbound flights will depart at 11 p.m. and arrive in Chicago shortly after 5 a.m.
City leaders announced the launch of the daily non-stop air service last year.
The Fresno airport currently offers Valley passengers daily non-stop flights to 11 other cities, including Dallas, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City.