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

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Newark to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 709 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 105 1-stop hubs

EWR–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 709 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
F9 Frontier 7 A20N 2h32 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
A20N – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 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, EWR to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
LCK ~3h 39m OSU ~3h 48m BED ~4h 11m IAD ~4h 31m YYZ ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,826
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
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 1 9 2
Weekly flights 8 4 95
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 37m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago flights · New York (LGA) to Chicago flights · White Plains (HPN) 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 1h 55m to 2h 32m.
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 time1h 55m to 2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
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 approximately 1h 55m to 2h 32m. The route covers 709 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from EWR to MDW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCK, OSU, BED, IAD, YYZ, SYR, BTV, BWI, TYS, LIT, TUL, PDK, AGS, FTW, GSP, PNS, LNK, SSI, OMA, HHH, OPF, UST, APF, PBI, BCT, DAL, HOU, ASE, OKC, NAS, EGE, HDN, FXE, MTJ, BZN, PLS, JAC, SCF, VPS, BDL, ONT, YVR, PVD, APC, SNA, PUJ, ORF, SMF, LGA, GDL, RDU, CLT, BUF, PDX, LBG, CVG, CLE, DTW, GRR, MKE, ROC, RIC, ATL, CHS, JAX, MSP, SDF, STL, MYR, PIT, IND, SRQ, CMH, BNA, MSY, DCA, MEM, TPA, YTZ, MCO, BOS, MBJ, ORD, SAV, DFW, MIA, SFO, FLL, MCI, DEN, AUS, RSW, SEA, IAH, PHX, LAX, SAN, LAS, SLC, SJU, SAT, CUN, JWN, PSP and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 HPN. 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 EWR to MDW

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to MDW ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 709 miles (1,141 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and White Plains (HPN).