Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago (DFW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F9 Frontier
32N
8:00 AM
MDT TE
10:25 AM
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F9 Frontier
A20N
11:02 AM
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F9 Frontier
32N
11:37 PM
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F9 Frontier
32N
8:15 AM
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11:38 AM
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 797 mi 1h 4m nonstop +1h ahead 122 1-stop hubs

DFW–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 15 32N, A20N 1h04-2h25 52% – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
A20N – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
122
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ADS ~3h 41m LIT ~3h 59m PIA ~4h 15m XNA ~4h 16m MLU ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,469
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → MDW
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DFW→MDW DAL→MDW FTW→MDW
Distance from DFW – 12 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 15 85 1
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 32m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 52% – –
Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 2h 25m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time1h 4m to 2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 7 return
1-stop connections122 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 2h 25m. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DFW to MDW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, LIT, PIA, XNA, MLU, ESN, ATW, DAY, LCH, PIE, TYS, TEB, HPN, APF, HDN, RIL, AGS, SCF, FAR, GSP, SAF, YYZ, MTJ, IAD, GPT, BED, EGE, MOB, ASE, SYR, JAC, BZN, PBI, BIL, NAS, OPF, SNA, OAK, PLS, YVR, RNO, SJD, MCI, MAF, ONT, IND, CVG, RIC, JAX, STL, BJX, HOU, PDX, SEA, MEM, BNA, CHS, SFO, MSP, SMF, AUS, ORF, BUF, MKE, DSM, CLT, PIT, OKC, MSY, SDF, ABQ, ATL, GRR, DEN, CLE, FLL, CMH, TUL, OMA, BHM, TPA, ORD, SAV, MCO, MIA, RSW, DTW, DCA, BDL, BWI, TUS, IAH, PHX, SAT, RDU, SRQ, VPS, SJC, PHL, ICT, SLC, LAX, LGA, AGU, PNS, SAN, LAS, ECP, GDL, PUJ, BOS, EWR, CUN, MYR, SJU, ZCL, MLM, PSP, SUS, BUR, DGO and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL and FTW. 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 DFW to MDW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to MDW ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).