Fort LauderdaletoChicagoFlight Time
FLL–MDW · Nonstop
Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 3h, covering 1,169 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 05:55 to 20:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,169 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from FLL to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at FLL.
- First departure
- 05:55
- Last departure
- 20:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 05:55 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to FLL flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for FLL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 24 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 3h, based on the 1,169-mile flying distance.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1,169 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The FLL–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Fort Lauderdale
- MIA - MiamiMiami International Airport · 21 mi from FLLFlights from MIA
- PBI - West Palm BeachPalm Beach International Airport · 42 mi from FLLFlights from PBI
- RSW - Fort MyersSouthwest Florida International Airport · 104 mi from FLLFlights from RSW
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE