Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth (MDW–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 4h23 | – | – |
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 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 379 | 28 |
| Flight time | 4h 23m | 1h 23m | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 30% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MDW to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DFW ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).