Chicago to Decatur (MDW–DEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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147 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~23h 28m WN → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Decatur flights
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Chicago to Decatur
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
147 mi 23h 28m nonstop

MDW–DEC 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 DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
FLL ~23h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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 → DEC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
DEC → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Decatur from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Decatur Airport.
Metric MDW→DEC ORD→DEC
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 24
Flight time 23h 28m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 66% –
Chicago (ORD) to Decatur flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Decatur Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Decatur.
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Decatur route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time23h 28m
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: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to DEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Decatur Airport take about 23h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 147 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from DEC 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 DEC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Decatur Airport (DEC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DEC is about 23 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 147 miles (236 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).