Grand Rapids to Chicago (GRR–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRR–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 137 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h05-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Grand Rapids
| Metric | GRR→MDW | MKG→MDW | LAN→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRR | – | 41 mi | 48 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 32m | 0h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
GRR: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
GRR–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRR to MDW is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 137 miles (220 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muskegon (MKG), Lansing (LAN) and Flint (FNT).