Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 48 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h03-2h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→MDW | LNS→MDW | EWR→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 58 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 1 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 1h 43m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to MDW
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).