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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 80 1-stop flights Verified 21m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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
MKE Milwaukee 2h 48m WN → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
GRR Grand Rapids 2h 59m WN → AAASBA Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 3h 9m WN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 3h 28m WN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 3h 28m AFDLKE → AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 3h 34m WN → AAASBA Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 3h 41m WN → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 3h 41m WN → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
DSM Des Moines 3h 46m WN → AAACAS Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland 3h 46m WN → AAASAV Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 15 mi

MDW–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 60% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 60% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MKE ~2h 48m GRR ~2h 59m IND ~3h 9m STL ~3h 28m DTW ~3h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,286
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
43%
Return
ORD → MDW
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
70%
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 – 7 10
Weekly flights – 140 28
Departure OTP 60% – –
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
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 operated the nonstop from MDW to ORD: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include General Mitchell, Gerald R. Ford and Indianapolis.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 General Mitchell, Gerald R. Ford and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).