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 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 187 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h05-2h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→MDW | ACY→MDW | ABE→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 2h 5m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to MDW ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
187 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Lancaster (LNS).