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

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1,184 mi airlines 32/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 6h ago
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WN2984
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2096
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1862
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1775
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
EDT TC
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92109
F9 Frontier
32N
12:51 PM
EDT
2:52 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN1352
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1497
WN Southwest
7M8
6:23 PM
EDT
8:23 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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F92110
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:00 AM
CDT
10:13 AM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN1277
WN Southwest
737
7:38 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN1686
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2970
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1453
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2418
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Miami to Chicago
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind 124 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 22 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h-3h30 40%
F9 Frontier 5 32N 3h01 40%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to MDW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,070
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → MDW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
51%
Return
MDW → MIA
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → MDW delays →

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 2 3 2
Weekly flights 32 48
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 44m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 2h 28m to 3h 30m.
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.

MIA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time2h 28m to 3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 34 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 28m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from MIA to MDW. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAL, SUS, PIE, PBI, APF, OPF, UST, SOP, PDK, TYS, AGS, FNT, RSW, HHH, CGF, IAD, ESN, CTH, NAS, GSP, TEB, FTW, SGR, LIT, SYR, HPN, FOK, MMU, YYZ, XNA, PVD, BED, PLS, ADS, APA, SAF, RIL, ASE, TEX, MTJ, HDN, SCF, EGE, BZN, TUS, BIL, SJD, JAC, SNA, PSP, VNY, RNO, BUR, TUL, ONT, YVR, OAK, SJC, ICT, SRQ, PUJ, RIC, DSM, BHM, ALB, BUF, ROC, JAX, PDX, CLT, SEA, STL, BNA, MSY, IND, RDU, CVG, GRR, HOU, SAV, TPA, BDL, OMA, MEM, CLE, BWI, PIT, MCO, MKE, PHL, SFO, EWR, DAL, DCA, ATL, DFW, LGA, SAT, SDF, AUS, DTW, CMH, OKC, MSP, BOS, CHS, DEN, MCI, FLL, SJU, SLC, ORD, IAH, PHX, VPS, LAS, LAX, SAN, ORF, CUN, PNS, MBJ, JWN and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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).