Dubuque to Chicago (DBQ–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 57m → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 46m → Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubuque to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between DBQ and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DBQ Routes MDW Routes DBQ Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Dubuque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DBQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
MSP ~3h 57m ACY ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
DBQ → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → DBQ
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dubuque

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DBQ→MDW CID→MDW RFD→MDW
Distance from DBQ – 63 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Chicago flights · Madison (MSN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DBQ 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 Dubuque.
DBQ: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubuque, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

DBQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubuque to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DBQ
Full nameDubuque Regional Airport
IATA / ICAODBQ / KDBQ
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 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 DBQ to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DBQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, RFD and MSN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Madison (MSN).