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

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137 mi airlines 40/wk
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WN3238
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
CDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 5m
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WN2237
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN4400
WN Southwest
737
12:40 PM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4375
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2194
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3017
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3940
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN762
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2761
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3272
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2755
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN143
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2111
WN Southwest
737
3:25 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN114
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1955
WN Southwest
73H
9:40 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Grand Rapids to Chicago
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 137 mi 1h nonstop 41 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 1h. Beyond nonstop, 41 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 40 737, 7S7 1h-1h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,586
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
GRR → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → GRR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric GRR→MDW FNT→MDW DTW→MDW
Distance from GRR 90 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 40 1 62
Flight time 1h 0h 52m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Grand Rapids.
GRR: CDT · MDW: CDT

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

GRR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance137 mi / 220 km
Flight time1h to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 39 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
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 1h to 1h 5m. The route covers 137 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from GRR to MDW. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TEB, HOU, VPS, OPF, FXE, MSY, PBI, SCF, PSP, TUS, VNY, ORD, PIE, IAH, DTW, CLT, MIA, BNA, ATL, DCA, BWI, AUS, LGA, MSP, MCO, DEN, SRQ, DFW, FLL, PGD, TPA, JAX, PHX, PHL, RSW, EWR, LAS, SAV, MKE and CLE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, DTW and MKE. 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 GRR to MDW

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to MDW ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 137 miles (220 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Detroit (DTW) and Milwaukee (MKE).