The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 1,881 kilometers (1,169 miles / 1,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:18 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 14:18 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.