Newark to Chicago (EWR–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–MDW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 709 miles in 2h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Newark
| Metric | EWR→MDW | TEB→MDW | LGA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 34 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 9 | 94 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 45m | 1h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
EWR–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to MDW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
EWR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to MDW is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 709 miles (1,141 km).
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).