West Palm Beach to Chicago (PBI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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West Palm Beach to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 1,130 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind 118 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and MDW, connecting options are available through 118 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
118
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,692
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
PBI → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PBI→MDW FLL→MDW OPF→MDW
Distance from PBI 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 3
Weekly flights 3 48
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 35m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,130 mi / 1,819 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 2h 46m.

PBI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,130 mi / 1,819 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections118 hubs
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 2h 46m. The route covers 1,130 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PBI to MDW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, LAL, AGS, PIE, TYS, SUS, APF, SSI, DAY, OPF, MSY, IND, CGF, PDK, SAV, SDF, UST, OSU, FNT, MKE, NAS, CMH, FXE, YIP, TPA, SRQ, CAK, ESN, MEM, RSW, AGC, JAX, IAD, TUL, PGD, YYZ, BUF, FOK, SGR, RST, HPN, SYR, DSM, ADS, HOU, BED, TEB, MMU, MHT, PLS, MAF, APA, ICT, LNK, OKC, SAF, TEX, MTJ, AUS, EGE, RIL, ASE, SAT, RDU, BZN, JAC, SJU, SCF, SJD, TRM, SLC, VNY, SNA, SAN, PSP, APC, BUR, SMF, BOI, RNO, OAK, STS, PIT, YVR, SFO, FLL, CVG, CLT, ATL, MCO, IAH, PVD, BWI, PHL, CHS, STL, BNA, PHX, CLE, DFW, ORD, BDL, DCA, DTW, DEN, LAS, LGA, DAL, EWR, MSP, LAX, GRR, BOS, ORF, OMA, SJC, RIC and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. 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 PBI to MDW

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to MDW ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,819 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).