Denver to Chicago (DEN–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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893 mi airlines 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 18h ago
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WN2613
WN Southwest
B38M
5:55 AM
MDT
9:20 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN1939
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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WN2115
WN Southwest
B38M
8:10 AM
MDT
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN482
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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WN2761
WN Southwest
B38M
10:26 AM
MDT
1:51 PM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN1941
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
CDT
2h 20m
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UA3751
UA United
7M9
12:10 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1475
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1447
WN Southwest
737
1:48 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WN1955
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
MDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1942
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
CDT
2h 20m
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WN1590
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
MDT
9:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1840
WN Southwest
73H
7:06 PM
MDT
10:23 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN2622
WN Southwest
7M8
8:16 PM
MDT
11:50 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN4651
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
MDT
11:40 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2135
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN3262
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
CDT
8:10 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN8801
WN Southwest
8:51 AM
CDT
10:16 AM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN474
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1049
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3008
WN Southwest
738
10:50 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3404
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
CDT
2:10 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN117
WN Southwest
737
12:35 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F91735
F9 Frontier
2:16 PM
CDT
4:24 PM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN347
WN Southwest
B38M
3:00 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3265
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2539
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN321
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3515
WN Southwest
73H
8:48 PM
CDT
10:12 PM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN1399
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2965
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 PM
CDT
11:15 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Chicago
2 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 893 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 117 1-stop hubs

DEN–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 76 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h12-2h35 67%
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 2h35 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (76 flights/wk, 99%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MDW direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
117
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,413
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
DEN → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → DEN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DEN→MDW BJC→MDW EGE→MDW
Distance from DEN 24 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 77 1 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 8m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
893 mi / 1,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m to 2h 35m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,437 km
Flight time2h 12m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights77 out / 78 return
1-stop connections117 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 12m to 2h 35m. The route covers 893 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MDW. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, RIL, FTW, ATW, LNK, PIA, HDN, MTJ, LIT, ASE, EGE, TEX, XNA, PGA, FAR, DAY, SAF, SUS, TYS, PDK, BZN, JAC, SCF, YYZ, BIL, BOI, TEB, VNY, IAD, GSP, SYR, BED, SNA, STS, YVR, PBI, PVD, RNO, NAS, EUG, ONT, MEM, MAF, OAK, STL, DSM, DAL, PDX, IND, SMF, SEA, HOU, CVG, JAX, BNA, MCI, BWI, ATL, CLT, BUF, ALB, DFW, MSP, DTW, MKE, TUL, CHS, SDF, SFO, PHX, AUS, OKC, OMA, TPA, RIC, ICT, RDU, GRR, LAS, MIA, SJC, SAN, CLE, BDL, ORD, MSY, IAH, MCO, LAX, PIT, EWR, ABQ, BOS, SLC, CMH, ECP, LGA, RSW, SRQ, FLL, BHM, SAT, TUS, PHL, SAV, BUR, DCA, PSP, PNS, LGB, ORF, CUN, SJD, GDL, MBJ, SJU and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC, EGE and ASE. 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 DEN to MDW

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MDW ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).