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

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486 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 21m AA → EJAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 5h 18m AAQRUA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 23m DL → WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 8h 12m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 1m AAFJQF → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 41m G4 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
GDL Guadalajara ~8h 23m AMG6 → F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chattanooga to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
486 mi 1h 21m nonstop -1h behind

CHA–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Chattanooga flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ATL ~3h 41m DTW ~3h 54m CLT ~4h 21m DCA ~5h 5m ORD ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
838
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHA → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → CHA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
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 – 5 1
Weekly flights – 3 –
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 36m 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 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CHA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 486 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
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 is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).