Atlanta to Chicago (ATL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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592 mi airlines 126/wk
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WN1191
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
EDT TN
9:05 AM
CDT
2h
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WN322
WN Southwest
738
8:10 AM
EDT TN
9:10 AM
CDT
2h
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DL1063
DL Delta
712
8:59 AM
EDT TS
9:56 AM
CDT
1h 57m
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DL2417
DL Delta
712
11:05 AM
EDT TS
12:02 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN2872
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
EDT TN
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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WN2818
WN Southwest
73H
11:20 AM
EDT TN
12:20 PM
CDT
2h
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WN2672
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
EDT TN
2:05 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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DL1728
DL Delta
717
3:34 PM
EDT TS
4:29 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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AM3057
AM Aeromexi
717
3:34 PM
EDT TS
4:29 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2705
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
EDT TN
5:05 PM
CDT
2h
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DL2060
DL Delta
717
4:27 PM
EDT TS
5:22 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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WN3034
WN Southwest
7M8
4:27 PM
EDT TN
5:17 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF2471
AF Air France
717
4:54 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AM3669
AM Aeromexi
717
4:54 PM
EDT TS
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN258
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
EDT TN
6:15 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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F92291
F9 Frontier
32N
6:36 PM
EDT TN
7:22 PM
CDT
1h 46m
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WN1557
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 PM
EDT TN
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
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WN331
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 PM
EDT TN
8:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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F92779
F9 Frontier
32N
9:05 PM
EDT TN
10:09 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL1076
DL Delta
712
10:16 PM
EDT TS
11:04 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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F92292
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:59 AM
CDT
8:57 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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DL1285
DL Delta
717
6:00 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
EDT
2h
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AM4430
AM Aeromexi
712
6:00 AM
CDT TM
9:00 AM
EDT
2h
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WN1397
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN979
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2931
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AM3501
AM Aeromexi
319
10:49 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL1063
DL Delta
712
11:51 AM
CDT TM
3:22 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN3217
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL2417
DL Delta
712
12:47 PM
CDT TM
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AM3994
AM Aeromexi
717
12:47 PM
CDT
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1440
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3453
WN Southwest
7M8
2:35 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F92780
F9 Frontier
32N
2:41 PM
CDT
5:44 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN2258
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3362
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL1728
DL Delta
717
5:21 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN3223
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL2060
DL Delta
717
6:07 PM
CDT
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2443
AF Air France
717
6:40 PM
CDT TM
9:50 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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F92144
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:53 PM
CDT
11:04 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN3326
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 PM
CDT
12:05 AM+1
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to Chicago
5 carriers, 126 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 126 Flights/wk 592 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 120 1-stop hubs

ATL–MDW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 54 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h50-2h05 25%
DL Delta Air Lines 35 712, 717 1h48-1h57 25% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 717 1h51-1h55 25% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 14 32N 1h46-2h04 25%
AF Air France 7 717 1h51 25% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – AF, AM, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (68 flights/wk, 55%)
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (56 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to MDW direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
126
Outbound / wk
135
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
120
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,641
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → MDW
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
88%
Return
MDW → ATL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ATL→MDW PDK→MDW BHM→MDW
Distance from ATL 18 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 2
Weekly flights 126 1 15
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 43m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 25%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
592 mi / 952 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 2h 5m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance592 mi / 952 km
Flight time1h 20m to 2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights126 out / 135 return
1-stop connections120 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 2h 5m. The route covers 592 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 126 nonstop flights per week from ATL to MDW. The return direction has about 135 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, DAY, SOP, AGS, ATW, LIT, GSP, SSI, LNS, UST, MLU, PIE, IAD, YYZ, XNA, TEB, HHH, LAL, APF, SYR, HPN, BTV, GPT, MOB, FXE, FAR, PBI, BCT, NAS, MTJ, HDN, EGE, ASE, BZN, PLS, JAC, SNA, GDL, OAK, YVR, RNO, MYR, ONT, ALB, SJD, VPS, RDU, ROC, CLT, CVG, IND, JAX, RIC, PDX, SMF, DSM, SEA, CHS, MCO, LBG, ORF, DAL, STL, BNA, HOU, SAV, BWI, MKE, DFW, OKC, SFO, MSP, PIT, SDF, DCA, PVD, TPA, CLE, MSY, MEM, SRQ, BUF, EWR, DTW, BDL, LGA, CMH, MIA, AUS, PHL, BOS, TUS, MCI, FLL, GRR, RSW, ORD, BHM, ICT, DEN, ECP, PHX, OMA, SLC, PUJ, LAS, SAT, PNS, ABQ, TUL, LAX, SAN, BJX, SJC, CUN, IAH, SJU, BUR, MBJ and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, BHM and AGS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 ATL to MDW

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to MDW ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (952 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Birmingham (BHM) and Augusta (AGS).