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

FXE Airport Page →
1,160 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 19h 33m UD → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville ~4h 48m → WN Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle ~6h 45m → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
MBJ Montego Bay ~7h 22m → WN Montego Bay (MBJ) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~8h 10m → WN Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 53m JD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan ~9h 46m → WN San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,160 mi 3h 46m nonstop -1h behind

FXE–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
JAX ~4h 48m SEA ~6h 45m MBJ ~7h 22m PUJ ~8h 10m PHX ~8h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FXE → MDW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
MDW → FXE
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
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 – 6 9
Weekly flights ~1 24 1
Flight time 3h 46m 2h 36m 2h 36m
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 3h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

FXE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,160 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City.
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 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).