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 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 174 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h55-2h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 28 | 320, 717 | 1h54-1h57 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, A20N | 1h56-2h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→MDW | PDK→MDW | MCN→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 54m | 1h 25m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 122 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 54 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (952 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 171 return, totaling 293 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
174 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Macon (MCN) and Chattanooga (CHA).