Atlanta to Chicago (ATL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–MDW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 55 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h46-2h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 28 | 319, 320, 717 | 1h56-2h | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | A20N | 1h51-2h02 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→MDW | PDK→MDW | MCN→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 174 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 20m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to MDW
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 174 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to MDW is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (952 km). There are approximately 174 weekly flights outbound and 177 return, totaling 351 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, McGhee Tyson and Asheville Regional. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Macon (MCN) and Chattanooga (CHA).