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

YIP Airport Page →
219 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 18m → WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 34m RJ → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 49m KII → WN Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 2m SGX → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
BDL Hartford ~6h 17m → EJMWN Hartford (BDL) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 219 mi 0h 54m nonstop -1h behind

YIP–MDW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 219 miles in 0h 54m.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CVG ~3h 18m LAS ~5h 34m JAX ~5h 49m DAL ~6h 2m BDL ~6h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YIP → MDW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
Return
MDW → YIP
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
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 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 – 12 1
Weekly flights – 74 –
Flight time 0h 54m 1h 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 54m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 219 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YIP to MDW: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 YIP to MDW

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YIP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to MDW is about 0 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).