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

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 3w ago
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UA3752
UA United
7M9
3:00 PM
CDT T1
3:45 PM
CDT
0h 45m
20%
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UA3751
UA United
7M9
5:15 PM
CDT T1
6:00 PM
CDT
0h 45m
20%
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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
GRR Grand Rapids 2h 59m WN → AAASBA Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 3h 10m LXJWN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 3h 27m WN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 3h 34m AFDLKE → AAACAF Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 3h 37m WN → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 3h 42m EJAWN → AAASAY Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 3h 43m WN → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland 3h 45m WN → AAASAV Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h DLEJAKE → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 2m WN → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Chicago
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 mi

MDW–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 15 miles . Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes ORD Routes MDW Live Flights ORD Live Flights MDW Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
GRR ~2h 59m IND ~3h 10m SPI ~3h 25m STL ~3h 27m DTW ~3h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,657
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MDW→ORD SBN→ORD RFD→ORD
Distance from MDW – 74 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 7
Weekly flights 1 133 29
Departure OTP 100% – –
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Chicago flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
15 mi / 25 km
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance15 mi / 25 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ORD flights.
2 airlines operate flights from MDW to ORD: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Gerald R. Ford, Indianapolis and St. Louis Lambert.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, RFD and MKE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gerald R. Ford, Indianapolis and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).