Miami to Chicago (MIA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 22 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h-3h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32N | 3h01 | – | – |
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 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | – | 48 |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 44m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
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 Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to MDW ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).