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

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Atlanta to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 578 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PDK and MDW, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TYS ~3h 23m IND ~3h 24m CLE ~3h 51m SDF ~3h 51m CLT ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
405
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDK → MDW
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
MDW → PDK
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PDK→MDW ATL→MDW TYS→MDW
Distance from PDK – 18 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 1 126 1
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 20m 1h 15m
Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDK 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 Atlanta.
PDK: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
Facts

PDK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: PDK
Full nameDeKalb Peachtree Airport
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 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 PDK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 578 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PDK to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, IND, CLE, SDF, CLT, CMH, BHM, IAD, CHS, STL, RDU, SSI, OMA, PIE, ORF, TPA, EWR, PBI, SRQ, SAV, HOU, MCO, LGA, FXE, BDL, BOS, FLL, NAS, MIA, DAL, DFW, AUS, SLC, PHX, LAS, PSP, LAX, OAK, SFO and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PDK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL, TYS and GSP. 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 PDK to MDW

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDK to MDW ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).