Milwaukee to Chicago (MKE–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN353
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
CDT
6:45 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1753
WN Southwest
737
3:44 PM
CDT
4:37 PM
CDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN2385
WN Southwest
737
4:05 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1845
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2278
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3810
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1854
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3318
WN Southwest
7S7
7:11 PM
CDT
7:49 PM
CDT
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN1090
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Milwaukee to Chicago
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 81 mi 0h 24m nonstop 131 1-stop hubs

MKE–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 81 miles in approximately 0h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 73H 0h50-0h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, MKE to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
131
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,839
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MKE→MDW ORD→MDW RFD→MDW
Distance from MKE 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 15 1 1
Flight time 0h 24m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
81 mi / 130 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m to 0h 55m.

MKE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance81 mi / 130 km
Flight time0h 24m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connections131 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 24m to 0h 55m. The route covers 81 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MKE to MDW. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBM, JVL, ATW, GRB, PTK, YIP, DAY, LCK, GRR, BKL, STP, RST, IND, CMH, LUK, SDF, CVG, TUL, YKF, IMT, CLE, DSM, BUF, MKC, PIT, OMA, TYS, YYZ, AVL, CHO, FTY, MEM, IAD, MNZ, MSY, MLU, HPN, TEB, SCE, BED, RIC, RDU, ISP, HVN, CHA, HHH, AGS, FTW, LNK, CHS, TCL, ACY, SSI, SAV, BJC, APA, NEW, MYR, ALB, ORH, FNL, EGE, GPT, HOU, ORL, ICT, PIE, VRB, SAF, OKC, ISM, SRQ, MTJ, APF, MRK, BZN, BCT, JAC, SUA, IAH, FLL, FXE, PBI, SAT, YEG, SCF, OPF, EYW, MIA, SNA, VNY, PLS, RSW, APC, CUN, MBJ, SBA, MRY, LAX, RNO, SJC, SFO, PUJ, BNA, ORD, DAL, STL, DFW, BWI, TPA, MCI, DCA, DTW, LGA, PHX, MSP, ATL, MCO, DEN, PHL, BOS, LAS, CLT, SEA, BUR, AUS, SAN, EWR, SBN, SLC and ASG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, RFD and ATW. 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 MKE to MDW

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to MDW ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 81 miles (130 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Appleton (ATW).