Flying from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Colorado Springs is one hour behind Chicago and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from MDW to COS start at 07:45 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport flights.
Your MDW to COS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Colorado Springs — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MDW to COS flights, with 79.59% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MDW and COS include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
R 2,267 is the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,173. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MDW to COS, book your journey eight months before your departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MDW to COS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MDW:
Arriving at Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
Book a hotel close to COS if you're on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Colorado Springs and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
You'll find COS at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Colorado Springs. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport (COS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Colorado Springs in January.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Colorado Springs Peterson Field Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to COS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Colorado Springs. Around 105 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Albuquerque, roughly 451 kilometres south of Colorado Springs. Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument are key reasons to visit.
