Chicago to Atlanta (MDW–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–ATL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 57 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h44-2h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | 28 | 319, 320, 717 | 1h53-2h09 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, A20N | 2h02-2h17 | – | – | |
| QF Qantas | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→ATL | ORD→ATL | SBN→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 31 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 177 | 600 | 94 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 48m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
MDW–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to ATL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Qantas. With 177 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to ATL is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (952 km). There are approximately 177 weekly flights outbound and 174 return, totaling 351 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via McGhee Tyson, Nashville and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).