Chicago to Cedar Rapids (MDW–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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204 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 30m DLEJAKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 4h 11m EJAWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m WN → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m WN → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 6m LXJWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 46m F9Y4 → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 39m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 54m N5WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 12h 59m WN → KII Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cedar Rapids flights
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Chicago to Cedar Rapids
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
204 mi 0h 35m nonstop

MDW–CID has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~3h 30m BNA ~4h 11m ATL ~4h 43m DCA ~5h 5m DEN ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
818
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 → CID
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
0%
Return
CID → MDW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric MDW→CID ORD→CID
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15
Weekly flights – 221
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 86% –
Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cedar Rapids is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 204 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CID and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CID to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to CID

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CID is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).