Denver to Chicago (DEN–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 4m. Beyond nonstop, 161 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 38 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h04-2h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 7M9 | 2h40 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Denver
| Metric | DEN→MDW | BJC→MDW | EGE→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 53m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 39 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 4 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
161 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).