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

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1,184 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 34m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN643
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2930
WN Southwest
737
2:54 PM
EDT TC
4:55 PM
CDT
3h 1m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2464
WN Southwest
73H
8:14 AM
CDT
12:06 PM
EDT
2h 52m
50%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2206
WN Southwest
73H
9:20 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
EDT
3h 5m
50%
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WN2239
WN Southwest
738
2:40 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
EDT
3h
50%
M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
TPA Tampa 4h 38m AABAG3 → WN Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 48m 2IAAGB → WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 4h 48m AAG3IB → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 49m AA → LXJWN Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 52m AAG3WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 56m AABAIB → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 58m AAGFIB → WN Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 2m AAAMDL → LXJWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 4m AABAEJA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Chicago
4 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,184 mi 3h 2m nonstop -1h behind

MIA–MDW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MIA Routes MDW Routes MIA Live Flights MDW Live Flights MIA Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 73H 3h01-3h05 85% – –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 85% – Y4
TWY TWY 0 – – 85% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 85% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + TWY + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
TPA ~4h 38m CVG ~4h 48m MCO ~4h 48m SDF ~4h 49m ATL ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,615
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
MIA → MDW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
91%
Return
MDW → MIA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MIA→MDW OPF→MDW FLL→MDW
Distance from MIA – 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 9 6
Weekly flights 10 1 24
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 36m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

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.

Facts

MIA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights10 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MIA to MDW: Southwest Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tampa, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Orlando.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to MDW

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to MDW is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).