Chicago to Waco (MDW–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 876 mi 3h 8m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and ACT, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
TUL ~4h 25m BNA ~6h 55m SLC ~7h 30m DFW ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
MDW → ACT
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Return
ACT → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Waco is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ACT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
876 mi / 1,410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m.
Facts

MDW–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Waco route.
Route details
Distance876 mi / 1,410 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ACT
Full nameWaco Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take approximately 3h 8m. The route covers 876 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ACT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, BNA, SLC and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Waco is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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 MDW to ACT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ACT ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 876 miles (1,410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.