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

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WN2984
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3294
WN Southwest
B38M
6:40 AM
EDT TC
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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WN1862
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT TC
8:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1352
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
EDT TC
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1686
WN Southwest
738
8:10 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
3h
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M T W T F S S
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WN1453
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h
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Miami to Chicago
4 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind 207 1-stop hubs

MIA–MDW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 207 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 12 738, 7M8, B38M 3h10-3h15 50% – –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 3 – – 50% – Y4
TWY TWY 0 – – 50% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 50% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + TWY + WN (15 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
207
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,879
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.
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 7 3
Weekly flights 16 2 27
Flight time 2h 42m 3h 6m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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 2h 42m to 3h 15m.
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 time2h 42m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections207 hubs
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 approximately 2h 42m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, TWY, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MIA to MDW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COU, CRG, LAL, LEX, ECP, PIE, PDK, CEU, VRB, BKL, SSI, UST, ORL, MKC, TMB, LUK, APF, OCF, AGS, RSW, MRK, ISM, PTK, VNC, YIP, CHA, FNT, SUA, CHO, SOP, HHH, UGN, SUS, FLL, AIK, DAY, USA, UES, JVL, CGF, FTW, OPF, TLH, SGF, HSV, ATW, ESN, AGC, GSO, LIT, LCH, CTH, GSP, GAI, YKF, DSI, CMI, ILM, NEW, EYW, MHH, XNA, IAD, EFD, TEB, PNE, BUF, ABE, FPO, FOK, SGR, CLL, SYR, BLM, NAS, MKE, HPN, FRG, CID, MMU, GGT, BED, ADS, OXC, DWH, SWF, BDR, GCM, PVD, OMA, MID, YYZ, ROC, MYR, IAH, PLS, ALB, RIL, YOW, APA, SAF, MAF, YHU, ASE, TEX, YUL, BIL, MTJ, BZN, HDN, EGE, TLC, SCF, STT, TUS, JAC, ABQ, PSP, EIS, SJD, BOI, PGA, SKB, SGU, SXM, MSO, SNA, CUN, CLD, RNO, NUQ, VNY, ICT, ONT, APC, OAK, STS, MRY, LGB, BUR, SRQ, YVR, DSM, ORD, RIC, SEA, JAX, HOU, CVG, STL, CHS, ORF, DAL, OKC, TUL, TYS, ATL, CLE, MSY, LBG, BNA, RDU, AVL, MCO, DFW, GRR, CLT, BWI, IND, PIT, SFO, BHM, DTW, DEN, DCA, MSP, MEM, LGA, EWR, AUS, SDF, PHL, TPA, SJC, CMH, MCI, VPS, BOS, LAS, SAN, PHX, SAT, SAV, LAX, ANE, BDL, PDX, SJU, HCR, PNS, SLC, SBN, PUJ, JWN, MBJ, CXY 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, TWY, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to MDW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

207 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via COU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).