Chicago to Gaithersburg (MDW–GAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Gaithersburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
585 mi 1h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and GAI, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to GAI.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Gaithersburg.
Distance & Flight Time
585 mi / 941 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 22m.

MDW–GAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Gaithersburg route.
Route details
Distance585 mi / 941 km
Flight time1h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: GAI
IATA / ICAOGAI / KGAI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation539 ft / 164 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to GAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montgomery County Airpark take approximately 1h 22m. The route covers 585 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, BWI, TEB, PHL, IND, ROC, RDU, AVL, JFK, ALB, BOS, ORL, JAX, PBI, FLL, MIA and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Gaithersburg is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GAI to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GAI

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to GAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to GAI ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 585 miles (941 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE.