Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth (MDW–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | 320, 32N | 2h31-2h45 | – | Y4 | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→DFW | ORD→DFW | SBN→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 35 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 570 | 40 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 1h 36m | 2h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
MDW–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to DFW
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and American Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MDW to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DFW is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, OKC Will Rogers World and Tulsa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).