Denver to Chicago (DEN–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–MDW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 86 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h06-2h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Denver
| Metric | DEN→MDW | BJC→MDW | COS→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to MDW
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to MDW is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Eppley Airfield and Des Moines. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).