Decatur to Chicago (DEC–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEC Airport Page →
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Decatur to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 147 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DEC and MDW, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEC to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
82
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEC → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
MDW → DEC
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Decatur

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DEC→MDW PIA→MDW STL→MDW
Distance from DEC 72 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 67
Flight time 1h 31m 0h 39m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DEC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Decatur.
DEC: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Decatur, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m.

DEC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Decatur to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DEC
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 147 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DEC to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Decatur.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, STL and IND. 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 DEC to MDW

Decatur Airport (DEC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DEC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEC to MDW ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 147 miles (236 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), St Louis (STL) and Indianapolis (IND).