Detroit to Chicago (YIP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Chicago
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 219 mi 0h 44m nonstop -1h behind 50 1-stop hubs

YIP–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 219 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIP–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
164
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YIP→MDW DTW→MDW TOL→MDW
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 1
Weekly flights 3 84 1
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 3m 0h 32m
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights · Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP 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 behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m to 0h 45m.
Facts

YIP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 44m to 0h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 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 YIP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 44m to 0h 45m. The route covers 219 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YIP to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, BKL, LCK, MKE, GRR, ATW, CMH, IND, CLE, CVG, PIT, SDF, IAD, DSM, CHA, CHO, YYZ, MSP, MCI, OMA, CLT, RDU, PHL, BWI, BHM, HHH, MEM, SAV, TUL, BOS, JAX, TPA, BDL, APA, DAL, PIE, SRQ, FLL, RSW, AUS, OPF, MIA, DFW, PHX, SNA, RNO, LAS, SJC, OAK and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, TOL and FNT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP to MDW

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to MDW ranges from 0 hours 44 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).