Miami to Chicago (MIA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MIA–MDW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h05 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Miami
| Metric | MIA→MDW | OPF→MDW | FLL→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 2 | 38 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 36m | 2h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to MDW
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MIA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to MDW is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).