Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
18 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from FLL to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h40m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Fort Lauderdale local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1793 | 6:37a | 2h45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1793 | 6:49a | 2h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1793 | 7:22a | 2h40m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1793 | 7:39a | 2h37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1793 | 7:52a | 2h26m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1793 | 7:55a | 2h43m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3299 | 11:08a | 2h39m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3367 | 11:10a | 2h50m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3367 | 11:33a | 2h40m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3367 | 12:38p | 2h32m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1795 | 3:39p | 2h40m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3768 | 5:27p | 2h38m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4122 | 5:57p | 2h42m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4122 | 6:11p | 2h50m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3749 | 6:30p | 2h45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3768 | 6:47p | 2h55m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4122 | 7:55p | 2h27m | Thu |
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The route
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Nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW)
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has 18 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of FLL and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h40m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Driving from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago takes about 20h 3m behind the wheel — roughly 1,360 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h40m.