Ames to Chicago (AMW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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302 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Ames to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
302 mi 0h 57m nonstop

AMW–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMW → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
MDW → AMW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ames

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric AMW→MDW DSM→MDW CID→MDW
Distance from AMW 32 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights ~1 16 1
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 20m 0h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of AMW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Ames.
AMW: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ames, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
302 mi / 486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.

AMW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ames to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance302 mi / 486 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: AMW
IATA / ICAOAMW / KAMW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation956 ft / 291 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ames Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 302 miles.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, CID and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMW to MDW

Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AMW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMW to MDW is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 302 miles (486 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).