Flying from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) that jet out of this terminal.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport flight.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Atlanta. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago.
With 55 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from ATL to MDW is with Frontier Airlines at 10:57pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Atlanta to MDW. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) operate out of this terminal.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport out of ATL include:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from ATL to MDW.
Delta Air Lines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MDW:
Go where the road takes you with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport flight.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Central Chicago is about 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport is R 795. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,373. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Atlanta to MDW, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Plan your visit to Chicago in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Atlanta to MDW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are top attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Indianapolis to tick off its leading sights. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
