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

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Chicago to Atlanta
Route information for MDW to PDK.
1 Airlines 578 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–PDK had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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. Nonstop, it's about 578 miles in 1h 23m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–PDK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → PDK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PDK → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to DeKalb Peachtree Airport.
Metric MDW→PDK ORD→PDK MKE→PDK
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 30m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to DeKalb Peachtree Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · PDK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m gate to gate.

MDW–PDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PDK
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to DeKalb Peachtree Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 578 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to PDK: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 23m.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PDK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD 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 PDK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to PDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PDK is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).