Grand Rapids to Chicago (GRR–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2237
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4375
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
EDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1918
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2194
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3272
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN762
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2755
WN Southwest
737
3:40 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3665
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1955
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Grand Rapids to Chicago
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 137 mi 0h 42m nonstop -1h behind 66 1-stop hubs

GRR–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 137 miles in approximately 0h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRR–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 73H, 7S7 1h-1h05 91%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRR to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,675
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric GRR→MDW FNT→MDW SBN→MDW
Distance from GRR 90 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 23 1
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 44m 23h 26m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
GRR: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
137 mi / 220 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m to 1h 48m.

GRR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance137 mi / 220 km
Flight time0h 42m to 1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 20 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 42m to 1h 48m. The route covers 137 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from GRR to MDW. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UES, YIP, TVC, CVG, CMH, CIU, HHH, RDU, GSO, AGS, TEB, VRB, HOU, OMA, APF, FXE, SLC, SCF, MRK, PIE, OPF, PBI, TPA, IAH, MSY, RSW, VNY, TUS, PHX, PSP, NUQ, SNA, SFO, SXM, SKB, LAX, RNO, ORD, SAV, ATL, DTW, BOS, BWI, CLT, VPS, DFW, DCA, BNA, LGA, DEN, SRQ, AUS, MSP, PHL, MCO, FLL, JAX, EWR, LAS, PGD, LUK, BKL, STL, CLE, PDX and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
Yes, return flights from MDW to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, SBN and DTW. 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 GRR to MDW

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GRR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to MDW ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 137 miles (220 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via UES. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), South Bend (SBN) and Detroit (DTW).