The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 1,174 kilometers (730 miles / 634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 02:17 in New York, it's 01:17 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.