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 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 171 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 737, 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h27-2h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 739 | 2h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→DEN | ORD→DEN | SBN→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 21 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 455 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 33m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 38 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 27 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
171 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).