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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Chicago
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 15 mi 0h 45m nonstop 186 1-stop hubs

MDW–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 15 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 186 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MDW Routes ORD Routes MDW Live Flights ORD Live Flights MDW Delays ORD Delays
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 1 – – 51% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 51% – –
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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
186
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,079
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 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 6 3
Weekly flights 1 173 28
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 43m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 51% – –
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
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
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
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections186 hubs
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.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 15 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ENW, MSN, PIA, MLI, CGF, GRB, ATW, CID, LUK, PTK, SUS, RST, ALO, MKC, BKL, OWB, SBN, PAH, LEX, COU, FTW, CKB, CHA, AIK, YYZ, TEB, RAP, LWB, MGM, CHO, FSD, LNK, LIT, GSP, PSF, MDT, GSO, FRG, BDR, BED, CMX, GCK, YOW, AGS, CAE, HHH, BTV, HPN, HVN, APA, ILM, JAN, ORL, RIL, ISM, HYA, PIE, SAF, COS, HOU, APF, HDN, OPF, JFK, SUA, YWG, EGE, BIL, PGD, MRK, GNV, ASE, JAC, BZN, PBI, IAH, YVR, NAS, EYW, SCF, MYR, BOI, MSO, YLW, YYC, YEG, ECP, ELP, VNY, GCM, SUN, PNS, UDD, SNA, RNO, BJX, PLS, PSP, BFI, SBA, LGB, SJD, MRY, STT, LIR, SXM, CLE, CUN, PIT, MLM, IND, EWR, GDL, OMA, DSM, ICT, GRR, SJU, ATL, MKE, DTW, LGA, OKC, MSP, ORF, SDF, PHL, SJC, BWI, STL, BNA, CVG, VPS, MCI, CMH, BUF, RIC, MSY, ALB, PVD, RDU, DCA, BDL, CLT, DEN, CHS, BOS, MIA, ROC, SLC, TUL, AVL, TUS, DAL, SMF, TYS, SAV, BHM, AUS, MEM, FLL, MCO, MHT, DFW, SFO, PHX, LAS, SAT, TPA, ONT, IAD, SRQ, SEA, JAX, LAX, PDX, SAN, RSW, ABQ, HND, PUJ, DEC, SPI, MWA, MQY and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ORD

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ORD ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 15 miles (25 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

186 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ENW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).