Durango to Chicago (DRO–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 40m CMUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 50m AAOOPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h AAQFQR → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Durango to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DRO and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Durango flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~4h 40m PHX ~5h 50m IAH ~5h 50m DFW ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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
DRO → MDW
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
Return
MDW → DRO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DRO→MDW TEX→MDW MTJ→MDW
Distance from DRO – 56 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Telluride (TEX) to Chicago flights · Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago flights · Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DRO 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 Durango.
DRO: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

DRO–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 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 DRO to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Durango.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, MTJ and SAF. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Montrose (MTJ) and Santa Fe (SAF).