Chattanooga to Chicago (CHA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chattanooga to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
486 mi 1h 13m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CHA and MDW, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,063
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CHA→MDW TYS→MDW HSV→MDW
Distance from CHA – 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 3 –
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 14m 1h 29m
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights · Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m.
Facts

CHA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 486 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, YIP, FNT, CMH, SDF, MEM, IAD, PIT, AIK, IND, RDU, BWI, MSP, PHL, DAL, PIE, SRQ, MCO, OMA, HOU, TPA, PGD, SAT, PBI, IAH, AUS, ABQ, ORL, SLC, SJU, DTW, DCA, ORD, ATL, CLT, FLL, DFW, LGA, EWR, MIA, LAS, DEN and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to MDW

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to MDW ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 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 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).