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

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578 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1h ago
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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 1 hub
YYC Calgary ~8h 46m → Calgary (YYC) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 578 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–PDK had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 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 18m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–PDK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 43% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (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 PDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
YYC ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
PDK → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to DeKalb Peachtree Airport.
Metric MDW→PDK ORD→PDK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 43% –
Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to DeKalb Peachtree Airport.
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 gate to gate.
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)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 578 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to PDK: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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. 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.

Flights from MDW to PDK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 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 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).