Chicago to Denver (MDW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 90 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-3h14 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→DEN | ORD→DEN | SBN→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 23 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | 450 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 39m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
MDW–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to DEN
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DEN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Des Moines and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).