Iowa City to Chicago (IOW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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196 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Iowa City to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
196 mi 0h 34m nonstop

IOW–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IOW → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → IOW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
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 Iowa City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IOW→MDW CID→MDW DSM→MDW
Distance from IOW – 19 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 16
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 36m 1h 20m
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights · Peoria (PIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of IOW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Iowa City.
IOW: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Iowa City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

IOW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Iowa City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: IOW
Full nameIowa City Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOIOW / KIOW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation668 ft / 204 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 IOW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Iowa City Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 196 miles.
Nearby alternatives include CID, DSM and PIA. 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 IOW to MDW

Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IOW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IOW to MDW is about 0 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Des Moines (DSM) and Peoria (PIA).