Houston to Chicago (EFD–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 938 mi 1h 53m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between EFD and MDW, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EFD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric EFD→MDW HOU→MDW IAH→MDW
Distance from EFD – 8 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 3
Weekly flights 1 35 –
Flight time 1h 53m 2h 25m 2h 32m
Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights · Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights · College Station (CLL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of EFD 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 Houston.
EFD: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
938 mi / 1,509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m.
Facts

EFD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance938 mi / 1,509 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 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 EFD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellington Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 53m. The route covers 938 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from EFD to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, MSY, SAT, DAL, MCO, ABQ and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, IAH and CLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EFD to MDW

Ellington Airport (EFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EFD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EFD to MDW ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,509 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH) and College Station (CLL).