Atlanta to Chicago (ATL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 54 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50-2h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | 712, 717 | 1h48-1h57 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | 717 | 1h51-1h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N | 1h46-2h04 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 717 | 1h51 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta
| 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% | – | – |
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 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).