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

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FXE and MDW, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
BNA ~4h 8m PIE ~4h 23m JAX ~4h 29m OPF ~4h 31m UST ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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
FXE → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
MDW → FXE
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric FXE→MDW FLL→MDW OPF→MDW
Distance from FXE – 9 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 3
Weekly flights 1 48 –
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 35m 2h 44m
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights · Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FXE 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.
FXE: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m.
Facts

FXE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 FXE to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 53m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FXE to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PIE, JAX, OPF, UST, CLT, APF, MCO, RSW, CHS, TPA, SRQ, BCT, IAD, YYZ, ECP, MIA, RIC, PIT, NAS, PHL, GRR, HPN, BED, PLS, BOS, MSP, DAL, MBJ, PUJ, SLC, SNA, LAS, BUR and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. 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 FXE to MDW

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FXE to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FXE to MDW ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).