Chicago to Escanaba (MDW–ESC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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274 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between MDW and ESC. Nearest airports to MDW with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 21 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 48 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 31m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Escanaba flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 27m DLEJAKE → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Escanaba flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Escanaba
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
274 mi 1h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and ESC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MDW Routes ESC Routes MDW Live Flights ESC Live Flights MDW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ESC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~3h 31m MSP ~12h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → ESC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
ESC → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Escanaba from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Delta County Airport.
Metric MDW→ESC MKE→ESC
Distance from MDW – 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 66% –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Escanaba flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Delta County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Escanaba is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ESC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Escanaba.
Distance & Flight Time
274 mi / 441 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–ESC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Escanaba route.
Route details
Distance274 mi / 441 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ESC
Full nameDelta County Airport
IATA / ICAOESC / KESC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation609 ft / 186 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ESC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Delta County Airport take about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 274 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Escanaba is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ESC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Delta County Airport (ESC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to ESC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ESC is about 1 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 274 miles (441 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).