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

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F9 Frontier
A20N
10:09 AM
CDT TE
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 26m
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F92882+1
F9 Frontier
32N
7:17 PM
CDT TE
9:37 PM
CDT
2h 20m
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Y42488cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:35 PM
CDT TE
10:53 PM
CDT
2h 18m
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F92999
F9 Frontier
32N
3:02 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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F91887+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
3:29 PM
CDT
6:22 PM
CDT
2h 53m
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Y42275cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
6:25 PM
CDT
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 18m nonstop 184 1-stop hubs

DFW–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 184 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 Also: Y4 12 32N, A20N 2h20-2h26 100% – Y4
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (12 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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
184
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,615
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.
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 13 2
Weekly flights 17 44 1
Flight time 2h 18m 1h 46m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m to 2h 26m.
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 time2h 18m to 2h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections184 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 2h 18m to 2h 26m. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DFW to MDW. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STP, PTK, ADS, LUK, SGF, LIT, XNA, CMI, MLU, COU, CLL, CID, ESN, FWA, CTH, HDN, LEX, PDK, ATW, FRG, DAY, LCH, CHA, HSV, FSD, PIE, TCL, TVC, APA, MAF, NEW, MRK, IAH, VRB, RIL, EVV, SCF, PNE, APF, BED, GSO, SAF, BCT, HHH, GSP, OXC, OPF, MCN, AGS, MTJ, TLH, IAD, ABE, SYR, GPT, ASE, TEB, EGE, FAR, MOB, ILM, MTH, ORL, FOK, HPN, TLC, SUA, YYZ, BIL, BZN, HVN, JAC, SGU, PBI, EYW, MID, BOI, TRM, OAK, PSP, SNA, YUL, MSO, VNY, NAS, SJD, GCM, SBA, NUQ, STS, MRY, YVR, PLS, RNO, RIC, STT, ORD, ONT, PDX, JAX, OKC, STL, SEA, AUS, CVG, ABQ, SMF, HOU, MCI, MKE, MSY, CLE, BNA, SFO, DSM, CHS, MEM, PIT, ICT, ORF, SDF, ATL, RDU, MIA, DCA, TUS, TYS, DTW, TUL, MSP, BHM, OMA, IND, VPS, BDL, CMH, ALB, AGU, DEN, BWI, CLT, RSW, PHX, SAT, BUF, LAS, SJC, MCO, TPA, LAX, LGA, SLC, EWR, PHL, FLL, ECP, GRR, SAV, BOS, AVL, GDL, MLM, SAN, BUR, BJX, PNS, ASG, MYR, SJU, SRQ, CUN, SUS, ZCL, MKC, CXO, DSI, SGR, SBN, DWH, DGO, MBJ, CMA, HCR and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to MDW ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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