Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–MDW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 65 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h57-2h10 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→MDW | ILG→MDW | TTN→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 46m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to MDW is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, John Glenn Columbus and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).