Chicago to Grand Rapids (MDW–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN3272
WN Southwest
738
10:10 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN762
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2755
WN Southwest
737
3:40 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3665
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1955
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2237
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4375
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
EDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1918
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2194
WN Southwest
738
5:05 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Grand Rapids
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 137 mi 0h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

MDW–GRR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 137 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–GRR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 737, 738, 7S7, B38M 0h45-0h55 52%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to GRR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,714
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.

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric MDW→GRR ORD→GRR MKE→GRR
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 2
Weekly flights 20 516 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 52m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
137 mi / 220 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m.

MDW–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance137 mi / 220 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 23 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m. The route covers 137 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from MDW to GRR. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, PWK, MKE, CID, STP, ATW, JVL, PIT, SUS, ORD, IAD, RST, YYZ, RNH, MEM, TYS, CLE, CMH, HHH, SWF, CHS, TEB, RDU, STL, PVD, AIK, VRB, DAL, SFB, HOU, GAI, PIE, JAX, MRK, MHH, PBI, IND, TPA, ORL, BFM, RSW, APF, IAH, FXE, SUA, SCF, SLC, LEX, PHX, GCM, TUS, SNA, SRQ, VNY, SAN, PSP, DTW, ATL, SFO, VPS, BWI, MCO, AUS, DCA, BNA, EWR, CLT, MIA, LGA, PHL, MSP, SAV, LAS, DEN, BOS, DFW, FLL, PDX and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GRR to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD 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 GRR

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to GRR ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 137 miles (220 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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