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

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226 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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 8 hubs
DCA Washington 4h 23m AAAS → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 22m AA → WN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAASG3 → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda 23h 48m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
MYR Myrtle Beach ~5h 15m G4 → WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dayton to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
226 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DAY Routes MDW Routes DAY Live Flights MDW Live Flights DAY Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Dayton flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DCA ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 25m CLT ~4h 38m MYR ~5h 15m PHL ~5h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
625
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → DAY
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
50%
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 LUK→MDW CVG→MDW
Distance from DAY – 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 28
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 36m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Chicago flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Columbus (LCK) 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 52m gate to gate.
Facts

DAY–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 364 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 0h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 226 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
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.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and LCK. 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 is about 0 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).