Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FLL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B38M
6:55 AM
EDT T1
9:05 AM
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3h 10m
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WN3440
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
EDT T1
2:55 PM
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3h 10m
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WN2377
WN Southwest
73H
1:50 PM
EDT T1
4:00 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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WN1540
WN Southwest
B38M
2:20 PM
EDT T1
4:30 PM
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3h 10m
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WN2988
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
EDT T1
6:40 PM
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3h 15m
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WN711
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT T1
7:30 PM
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3h 10m
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WN1359
WN Southwest
738
7:55 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
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2h 55m
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WN2540
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
CDT
3:35 PM
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2h 55m
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WN807
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
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WN136
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 PM
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10:45 PM
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WN974
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7M8
7:35 PM
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,169 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 217 1-stop hubs

FLL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 217 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 24 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h10-3h15 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 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, FLL to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
217
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,561
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric FLL→MDW OPF→MDW MIA→MDW
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 12
Weekly flights 27 2 16
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 6m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Facts

FLL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 23 return
1-stop connections217 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 FLL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,169 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from FLL to MDW. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, BHM, CRG, MKC, ENW, PDK, EVV, LUK, OSU, SSI, SVH, DEC, TCL, VRB, HHH, ORL, PIE, APF, UST, AGS, TOL, FXE, MRK, AIK, CGF, FTY, SUS, ISM, OCF, DSI, GSO, RSW, YIP, CHA, CHO, VNC, LEX, PTK, FWA, MCN, SUA, SGF, SOP, JVL, LIT, PGD, LCK, TLH, MNZ, SRQ, GPT, HSV, FLD, USA, GSP, BKL, AGC, LCH, DPA, FNT, FPO, CAK, ILM, YKF, NEW, ATW, GAI, MHH, DAY, ALN, MTH, IAD, UES, BFM, CID, EYW, PNE, TEB, TVC, GMU, SGR, RST, CLL, JAX, XNA, BLM, FOK, CXO, BED, FTW, OMA, NAS, FRG, MMU, ABE, STP, ADS, ACY, SYR, HPN, ROG, DWH, ISP, PLS, HVN, FSD, ORH, GCM, SWF, TUL, YYZ, MKE, CTH, LNK, YOW, IAH, GGT, APA, GPH, FAR, ASE, EGE, ASH, YUL, BJC, HDN, FNL, MTJ, YHU, RIL, CUN, TLC, SCF, BZN, STT, PSP, TUS, JAC, EIS, SXM, SJD, ABQ, SNA, GDL, SBA, VNY, APC, YVR, CLD, ONT, BUR, RNO, OAK, SJC, MHT, SAC, PDX, CMH, ORD, TPA, ROC, SAN, STL, CHS, MCI, MCO, BNA, DAL, CVG, DFW, RIC, CLT, PIT, SLC, ALB, SEA, ORF, ATL, MBJ, BWI, IND, PHL, SDF, RDU, PVD, CLE, DCA, LGA, AUS, MEM, MSY, DTW, HOU, SAT, EWR, BUF, BOS, GRR, BDL, MYR, LAS, MSP, AVL, SJU, SFO, LAX, SAV, DEN, CXY, DSM, PHX, PNS, TYS, SBN, JWN, PUJ and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from MDW to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to MDW

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

217 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).