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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Chicago
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 15 mi 0h 45m nonstop 195 1-stop hubs

ORD–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 15 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 195 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MDW Routes ORD Live Flights MDW Live Flights ORD Delays MDW Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 739 0h45 62% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 62% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (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, ORD to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
195
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,963
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 Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ORD→MDW RFD→MDW MKE→MDW
Distance from ORD – 63 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1 15
Flight time 0h 45m – 0h 24m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Chicago flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights · South Bend (SBN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
15 mi / 25 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance15 mi / 25 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections195 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 15 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, JVL, YIP, SUS, CMI, FWA, OSU, CGF, LCK, ATW, IMT, FNT, LUK, GRB, BKL, DAY, TVC, CID, MKC, CIU, LEX, RST, CAK, SPI, DEC, ERI, COU, SGF, DSI, CTH, ESN, FSD, NEW, UOX, CHA, LIT, XNA, EVV, SCE, TEB, MMU, LNK, CHO, HSV, BED, IAD, GSO, TCL, ABE, SYR, YYZ, AVP, MCN, GSP, AGS, BTV, APA, HVN, FAR, ACY, HPN, HHH, UST, YOW, ORL, ILM, HOU, ISM, RIL, HDN, GPT, SUA, TEX, SGU, FXE, APF, YUL, MAF, ASE, PIE, SAF, EGE, CLL, OPF, MHH, IAH, MTJ, BIL, BZN, PBI, JAC, ECP, SCF, EYW, YHZ, MYR, BOI, MSO, VNY, NAS, PNS, YEG, GCM, APC, SNA, PSP, YVR, PLS, SBA, VPS, STS, MRY, SJD, BUR, RNO, EUG, STT, ONT, BJX, SXM, RIC, AVL, ROC, SAV, STL, MKE, CVG, DFW, ATL, GRR, DCA, CLE, IND, BNA, ALB, SDF, PDX, AUS, DTW, BUF, DSM, OKC, BDL, MEM, TUL, MCI, MSP, TUS, ORF, SEA, OMA, SMF, EWR, CHS, BWI, LGA, MHT, PIT, CUN, RDU, PVD, CMH, ICT, PHL, JAX, TYS, CLT, BOS, MSY, DEN, BHM, LGB, ABQ, MIA, TPA, MCO, SAT, PHX, SLC, DAL, RSW, SJC, LAS, SFO, SAN, FLL, SRQ, LAX, GDL, SBN, PLN, MLM, PUJ, MBJ and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD, MKE and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ORD to MDW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MDW ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 15 miles (25 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

195 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).