Chicago to Lexington (MDW–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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308 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 48m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 27m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 29m WN → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 55m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 48m WN → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 52m EJAWN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 56m WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 8m F9Y4 → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 7h 9m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 33m DLKEVS → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
308 mi 0h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
CVG ~3h 16m DTW ~3h 27m MEM ~3h 56m ATL ~3h 57m DSM ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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 → LEX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
75%
Return
LEX → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric MDW→LEX ORD→LEX
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10
Weekly flights ~2 157
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 78% –
Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 308 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Myrtle Beach.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LEX to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 LEX

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LEX is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Myrtle Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).