Rifle to Chicago (RIL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,056 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIL and MDW, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
STL ~3h 31m HDN ~3h 58m ASE ~4h 2m EGE ~4h 16m IND ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
130
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIL → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
MDW → RIL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RIL→MDW EGE→MDW ASE→MDW
Distance from RIL – 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 3
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 14m 2h 6m
Eagle (EGE) to Chicago flights · Aspen (ASE) to Chicago flights · Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,056 mi / 1,700 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Facts

RIL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,056 mi / 1,700 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 1,056 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIL to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, HDN, ASE, EGE, IND, LIT, OMA, MSP, ORD, DEN, BZN, SLC, PIT, YYZ, IAH, LAS, PHX, CLT, RNO, DAL, NAS, ATL, AUS, SAT, PHL, DFW, SMF, SJC, LAX, SRQ, SFO, FLL and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and MTJ. 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 RIL to MDW

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,700 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Montrose (MTJ).