Charlotte to Chicago (CLT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–MDW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Contour Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-2h | – | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→MDW | USA→MDW | GSP→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 44m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
CLT–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to MDW
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Contour Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to MDW is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, John Glenn Columbus and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).