Gainesville to Chicago (GVL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GVL Airport Page →
561 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1d 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 1 hub
MIA Miami ~6h 33m SGX → EJAWN Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Gainesville to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
561 mi 1h 36m nonstop -1h behind

GVL–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 Gainesville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MIA ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
GVL → MDW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MDW → GVL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
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 Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric GVL→MDW PDK→MDW ATL→MDW
Distance from GVL – 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 10
Weekly flights ~1 1 168
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 30m 1h 44m
Atlanta (PDK) to Chicago flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVL 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 Gainesville.
GVL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
561 mi / 903 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

GVL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance561 mi / 903 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVL
Full nameLee Gilmer Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOGVL / KGVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 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 GVL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 561 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Gainesville.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, ATL and CHA. 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 GVL to MDW

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GVL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVL to MDW is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 561 miles (903 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).