Chicago to Denver (MDW–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 77 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-2h45 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | 3h08 | – | – |
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 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 276 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 15m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 32% | – | – |
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 Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DEN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).