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

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81 mi airlines 29/wk
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WN8515
WN Southwest
12:28 AM
CDT
1:28 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN1980
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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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
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WN1753
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2385
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1919
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3326
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3572
WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
CDT
5:45 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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WN3214
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2278
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2212
WN Southwest
7S7
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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WN3520
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3318
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN450
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Chicago
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 81 mi 0h 45m nonstop 70 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 70 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 29 73H, 7M8, 7S7 0h45-1h 46%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (29 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,080
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
MKE → MDW
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → MKE
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MKE→MDW ORD→MDW ATW→MDW
Distance from MKE 67 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 29 2
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 0h 26m
Departure OTP 46%
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 45m to 1h 0m.

MKE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance81 mi / 130 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections70 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 45m to 1h. The route covers 81 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MKE to MDW. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, IND, YIP, CMH, TUL, CLE, CVG, IMT, DSM, GRR, OMA, IAD, TEB, MSY, HPN, RIC, RDU, BED, FTW, SSI, APA, SAV, MYR, EGE, PIE, ICT, OKC, MTJ, PBI, JAC, APF, OPF, BCT, ORD, RNO, PLS, APC, MBJ, MCI, PUJ, CUN, MSP, SEA, CLT, STL, BNA, IAH, DTW, BWI, ATL, PHL, DCA, DEN, TPA, DFW, MCO, LGA, RSW, DAL, PHX, BUF, LAS, FLL, BOS, SRQ, AUS, SAN, MIA, EWR and SLC. 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 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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to MDW ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 81 miles (130 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Appleton (ATW).