Chicago to Missoula (MDW–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Missoula
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,342 mi 3h 7m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and MSO, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
689
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 Missoula from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric MDW→MSO ORD→MSO
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 1 28
Flight time 3h 7m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Missoula Montana Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m.

MDW–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance1,342 mi / 2,159 km
Flight time3h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MSO
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 3h 7m. The route covers 1,342 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MSO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, CMH, PVU, DAL, SAT, ORD, VNY, SJC, SNA, JFK, BOS, ELP, MIA, DFW, MSP, SEA, SFO, DEN, LAS, SLC, LAX and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Missoula is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MSO 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 MSO

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MSO ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,342 miles (2,159 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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