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

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Chicago to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 308 mi 0h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LEX, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
876
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.
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 0 10
Weekly flights 1 218
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 51m.
Facts

MDW–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
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 approximately 0h 51m. The route covers 308 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to LEX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CVG, CLE, GSO, IAD, PIT, DSM, MEM, PDK, FTY, CAE, ORD, RDU, BNA, STL, EWR, CHS, TEB, JAX, HPN, OKC, DAL, BOS, SFB, PVD, PIE, MCO, TUL, PBI, APF, TPA, AUS, HOU, RSW, PGD, MIA, SLC, YYC, TUS, SRQ, VNY, SNA, LGB, EIS, DCA, PHL, LGA, ATL, DTW, LAS, FLL, CLT, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).