Knoxville/Maryville to Chicago (TYS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Knoxville/Maryville to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 460 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind 55 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TYS and MDW, connecting options are available through 55 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,685
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TYS → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → TYS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric TYS→MDW GSP→MDW PDK→MDW
Distance from TYS 118 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 55m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
460 mi / 740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.

TYS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance460 mi / 740 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 460 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TYS to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSU, SDF, CMH, CGF, ECP, BHM, CHS, IAD, TEB, PIE, HPN, PBI, OPF, GPT, HOU, LNK, OKC, EWR, BCT, LCH, RIL, AUS, BZN, MTJ, SAT, SNA, BUR, OAK, SFO, ATL, IAH, VPS, BWI, BOS, MCO, SRQ, MSP, CLT, BNA, MIA, PHL, PGD, DTW, DCA, LGA, DAL, ORD, FLL, PHX, DFW, DEN, JAX, LAS, PNS and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, PDK and BNA. 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 TYS to MDW

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TYS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to MDW ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 460 miles (740 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OSU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Atlanta (PDK) and Nashville (BNA).