Newark to Chicago (EWR–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EWR Airport Page →
709 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 58m ago
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UA United
7M9
11:15 AM
EDT TC
1:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
27%
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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 10 hubs
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 57m OSUA → EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland 3h 57m ACOSUA → EJAWN Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 3h 59m ACAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 4h 8m EJAUA → EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 10m TPUA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
YTZ Toronto 4h 10m PDTS → PDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Chicago flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 11m ACG4UA → WN Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago flights
RIC Richmond 4h 18m ACG7UA → LXJWN Richmond (RIC) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 24m ACAFDL → WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 42m CMOSUA → EJAWN Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Chicago
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 709 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 709 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Newark flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 2h45 67% Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier 0 – – 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PIT ~3h 57m CLE ~3h 57m DTW ~3h 59m CMH ~4h 8m DCA ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,703
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
EWR → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric EWR→MDW TEB→MDW LGA→MDW
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 27 4
Weekly flights 1 4 50
Flight time 2h 45m 1h 35m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago flights · New York (LGA) to Chicago flights · New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
709 mi / 1,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance709 mi / 1,141 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 709 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from EWR to MDW: United Airlines and Frontier.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Cleveland Hopkins and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from MDW to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to MDW

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Frontier. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to MDW is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 709 miles (1,141 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Cleveland Hopkins and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).