Gaithersburg to Chicago (GAI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Gaithersburg to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
585 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GAI and MDW, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GAI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Gaithersburg

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric GAI→MDW IAD→MDW DCA→MDW
Distance from GAI – 22 mi 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 3
Weekly flights 0 3 42
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m 2h
Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights · Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of GAI 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 Gaithersburg.
GAI: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gaithersburg, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
585 mi / 941 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

GAI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gaithersburg to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance585 mi / 941 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: GAI
Full nameMontgomery County Airpark
IATA / ICAOGAI / KGAI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation539 ft / 164 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 GAI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Montgomery County Airpark to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 585 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, BNA, PHL, TEB, GSO, ORF, IND, FRG, BDL, CHS, GRR, BOS and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Gaithersburg.
Yes, return flights from MDW to GAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, DCA and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 GAI to MDW

Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GAI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GAI to MDW ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 585 miles (941 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).