Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth (MDW–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F92999
F9 Frontier
32N
3:02 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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F91887+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
3:29 PM
CDT
6:22 PM
CDT
2h 53m
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Y42275cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
6:25 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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F91888+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:09 AM
CDT TE
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 26m
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F92882+1
F9 Frontier
32N
7:17 PM
CDT TE
9:37 PM
CDT
2h 20m
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Y42488cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:35 PM
CDT TE
10:53 PM
CDT
2h 18m
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Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 37m nonstop 188 1-stop hubs

MDW–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 188 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 12 32N, A20N 2h37-2h53 86% – Y4
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to DFW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
188
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,748
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MDW→DFW ORD→DFW SBN→DFW
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 31 5
Weekly flights 19 568 55
Flight time 2h 37m 1h 48m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · South Bend (SBN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m to 2h 53m.
Getting from DFW

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.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDW–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 37m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 17 return
1-stop connections188 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 37m to 2h 53m. The route covers 797 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from MDW to DFW. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RVS, FSM, SUS, BTR, FTW, LNK, MKC, OWB, CPS, MLI, PIA, RST, CID, DWH, LIT, MGM, COU, ADS, MSN, SGR, RAP, CHA, LEX, ATW, AFW, DSI, JAN, DBQ, CLL, APA, FSD, LUK, STP, ORD, SBN, GSP, ACT, COS, LAW, AGS, YIP, TEB, GSO, TLH, PDK, SFB, CAE, HHH, IAH, SAF, GCK, HDN, EGE, YYZ, APF, CHO, HVN, MDT, MMU, HPN, ASE, BIL, ILM, FCM, JAC, PIE, SCF, RIL, TEX, ORL, UST, EYW, PBI, ELP, BZN, GNV, BCT, SUA, YVR, NAS, BOI, PSM, JFK, MSO, BRO, GCM, OPF, CLD, SJD, VNY, PSP, YYC, SNA, RNO, NUQ, SBA, STS, PLS, MRY, OAK, LIR, BFI, EIS, CUN, PNS, DSM, ECP, STT, PUJ, MYR, SRQ, EWR, SDF, CLE, PIT, OMA, PHL, PVU, BWI, MKE, DTW, TUL, MEM, ATL, BUF, OKC, MSY, ICT, GRR, AVL, IND, BDL, AUS, JAX, SLC, CMH, SAT, TUS, CVG, RDU, PHX, STL, BNA, HOU, MCI, DEN, MCO, AGU, MSP, RIC, MIA, BHM, VPS, IAD, GDL, LGA, SFO, DCA, SEA, SMF, BOS, TPA, FLL, ALB, LAS, PDX, SAV, CHS, TYS, SJU, CLT, LAX, ABQ, RSW, SJC, MLM, SAN, DGO, ORF, ONT, BUR, HND, BJX, ZCL, MQY, BIV, JWN and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DFW ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

188 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RVS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).