Charlotte to Chicago (CLT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h40-2h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→MDW | GSP→MDW | RDU→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 33 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 55m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
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. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to MDW ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
132 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Augusta (AGS).