Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Orlando, Indianapolis and Louisville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from FLL to MDW
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

FLL to MDW with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Jacksonville (JAX)JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air the whole way


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way






- Via Savannah (SAV)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Charleston (CHS)JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines




- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines


FLL to MDW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from FLL to MDW?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW).
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Chicago by plane?
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago (MDW) are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does FLL to MDW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FLL to MDW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Orlando (MCO), Indianapolis (IND), Louisville (SDF), Jacksonville (JAX) and Knoxville (TYS). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Orlando.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.