New York to Chicago (JFK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
7:11 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
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1h 43m
17%
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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 10 hubs
BUF Buffalo 4h 8m AMATB6 → WN Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 9m AAAFB6 → ERYUAWN Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 4h 10m AACXDL → WN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
ROC Rochester 4h 16m AFAMAT → WN Rochester (ROC) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 26m AAAFDL → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAAFAM → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 4h 38m AAAFAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 41m AAAFAM → WN Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 42m AAAFAM → WNWUP Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 4h 50m AAAFAM → UAWN Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 730 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 1h43 35% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BUF ~4h 8m CLE ~4h 9m CMH ~4h 10m ROC ~4h 16m IND ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,532
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → MDW
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
93%
Return
MDW → JFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from New York

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric JFK→MDW LGA→MDW TEB→MDW
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 30
Weekly flights 1 89 3
Flight time 1h 43m 2h 5m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 35% – –
New York (LGA) to Chicago flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,174 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 730 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JFK to MDW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Buffalo Niagara, Cleveland Hopkins and John Glenn Columbus.
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MDW to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to MDW

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MDW is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Buffalo Niagara, Cleveland Hopkins and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).