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

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Chicago to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 578 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and PDK, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IND ~3h 29m LUK ~3h 43m CLE ~4h 1m CLT ~4h 4m PIT ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
520
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 → PDK
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
PDK → MDW
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

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 18m.
Facts

MDW–PDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PDK
Full nameDeKalb Peachtree Airport
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to DeKalb Peachtree Airport take approximately 1h 18m. The route covers 578 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PDK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, LUK, CLE, CLT, PIT, MEM, BNA, IAD, SAV, YYZ, RIC, DAL, BHM, RDU, CHS, BWI, MSP, AUS, PHL, BED, MCO, RSW, EWR, HOU, PBI, FLL, ORF, SRQ, BOS, MIA, PIE, EGE, DEN, PLS, SLC, PHX, LAS, SMF, PSP, SXM, SJC, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 PDK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to PDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PDK ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.