Cedar Rapids to Chicago (CID–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
204 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 39m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 11m G4 → NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m UAY4 → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 42m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 56m AAAYG3 → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 4m AA → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 16m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 1m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda 13h 59m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
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Cedar Rapids to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
204 mi 0h 51m nonstop

CID–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 Cedar Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MSP ~3h 39m BNA ~4h 11m ATL ~4h 42m DEN ~5h 23m DCA ~5h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
773
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
CID → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
70%
Return
MDW → CID
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CID→MDW DBQ→MDW DSM→MDW
Distance from CID – 63 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 1 29
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 30m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Dubuque (DBQ) to Chicago flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights · Peoria (PIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

CID–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 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 CID to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 204 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBQ, DSM and PIA. 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 CID to MDW

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to MDW is about 0 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubuque (DBQ), Des Moines (DSM) and Peoria (PIA).