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 25m nonstop -1h behind 82 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PDK and MDW, connecting options are available through 82 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDK to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
433
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 Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PDK→MDW ATL→MDW MCN→MDW
Distance from PDK 18 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 1
Weekly flights 1 122 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 54m 1h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of PDK with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 25m.

PDK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: PDK
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 578 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PDK to MDW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, TYS, IND, CEU, LEX, BNA, CMH, SDF, AGS, CLE, UOX, MEM, IAD, PIT, CLT, GSO, CRG, CHS, MLU, SSI, DSI, MYR, JAX, RIC, SAV, EWR, RDU, ORF, ECP, PIE, TEB, OMA, BWI, ATL, MSY, SWF, PHL, MSP, TPA, YYZ, OKC, MCO, SRQ, LGA, IAH, BDL, BED, HOU, DAL, PBI, FXE, RSW, TUL, BOS, BCT, AUS, SUA, MHH, YUL, MIA, NAS, GCM, DFW, DEN, SLC, TUS, YEG, SNA, VNY, PSP, PHX, SJD, LAS, SJU, LAX, PDX, BUR, OAK, SFO, JWN, FLL and BHM. 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, MCN and CHA. 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Macon (MCN) and Chattanooga (CHA).