Phoenix to Chicago (PHX–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,441 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 109 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h05-3h39 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 9 | 20N, 32N | 3h18-4h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→MDW | TUS→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 15 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 3h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to MDW
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to MDW ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,441 miles (2,319 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 240 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).