Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FLL–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.
FLL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h-3h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→MDW | OPF→MDW | MIA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 1 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 28m | 2h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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).
FLL–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MDW is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, St. Louis Lambert and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).