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

FXE Airport Page →
1,160 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 40m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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.

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,160 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

FXE–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to MDW.
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Two-Stop Connections
15
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FXE → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → FXE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

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 6 9
Weekly flights ~1 36 1
Flight time 2h 36m 3h 2h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of FXE with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 36m gate to gate.

FXE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: FXE
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FXE to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,160 miles.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from MDW to FXE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).