Chicago to Jacksonville (MDW–JAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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11:40 AM
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2:55 PM
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WN2768
WN Southwest
12:23 PM
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5:17 PM
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3h 54m
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WN1864
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
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9:15 PM
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73H
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WN3472
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737
6:57 AM
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8:08 AM
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2h 11m
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WN4026
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73H
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Jacksonville
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 850 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

MDW–JAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 850 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–JAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 737, 73H 2h15-3h54 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (16 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 JAX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to JAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GSO ~4h 4m YIP ~4h 12m LIT ~4h 15m TPA ~4h 37m MCO ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
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 → JAX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
69%
Return
JAX → MDW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → JAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jacksonville from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Metric MDW→JAX ORD→JAX GYY→JAX
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 16 138 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 19m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Jacksonville flights · Gary (GYY) to Jacksonville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 3h 54m.
Facts

MDW–JAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,368 km
Flight time2h 15m to 3h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: JAX
Full nameJacksonville International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to JAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 3h 54m. The route covers 850 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MDW to JAX. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, YIP, LIT, TPA, MCO, TMB, APF, OPF, BCT, TEB, PBI, ECP, OMA, LNK, HPN, PSM, RYY, EGE, IAD, BZN, SCF, SXM, TUS, VNY, UDD, SJC, EWR, DFW, ATL, MIA, HOU, PHL, STL, IND, BNA, BWI, DCA, IAH, BDL, PIT, FLL, LGA, AUS, DAL, CLT, MSP, RDU, PHX, DEN, CVG, MSY, DTW, BOS, CMH, CLE, LAS, GRR, ORF and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from JAX to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and GYY. 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 JAX

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to JAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to JAX ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Gary (GYY).