Chicago to Helena (MDW–HLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MDW and HLN. 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 38m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Helena flights
SEA Seattle 6h 53m WN → AS Seattle (SEA) to Helena flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 22m CBCWN → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Helena flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Helena
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to HLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~5h 38m SEA ~6h 53m SLC ~11h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
192
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 → HLN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
HLN → MDW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Helena is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · HLN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Helena.
Facts

MDW–HLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Helena route.
Route details
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: HLN
Full nameHelena Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to HLN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City.
Helena is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from HLN 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.