Dayton to Chicago (DAY–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dayton to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 226 mi 0h 43m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAY and MDW, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

Also explore DAY Routes MDW Routes DAY Live Flights MDW Live Flights DAY Delays MDW Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
CMH ~3h 28m CVG ~3h 30m DTW ~3h 42m STL ~3h 46m FTY ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
614
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
DAY → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
MDW → DAY
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DAY→MDW CVG→MDW LCK→MDW
Distance from DAY – 64 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 2 28 1
Flight time 0h 43m 1h 10m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Columbus (LCK) to Chicago flights · Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY 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 Dayton.
DAY: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
226 mi / 364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m to 0h 45m.
Facts

DAY–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 364 km
Flight time0h 43m to 0h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 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 DAY to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 43m to 0h 45m. The route covers 226 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DAY to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CVG, DTW, STL, FTY, BNA, IAD, MSY, TEB, PIE, IAH, PHL, SAN, GRR, ATL, DEN, CLT, DCA, PGD, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LCK and CMH. 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 DAY to MDW

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAY to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to MDW ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (LCK) and Columbus (CMH).