Direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago
20 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from GRR to MDW.
Flight time: about 40m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Grand Rapids local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1826 | 6:40a | 37m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1826 | 6:52a | 53m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1826 | 7:02a | 47m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1826 | 7:12a | 39m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1826 | 7:19a | 39m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1826 | 7:28a | 42m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1827 | 1:04p | 37m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1827 | 1:22p | 49m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1827 | 1:31p | 40m | Mon, Sat |
| Southwest SWA4076 | 1:51p | 37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4076 | 1:58p | 36m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA930 | 2:03p | 44m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4091 | 4:33p | 36m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4091 | 4:35p | 37m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA523 | 5:04p | 47m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA523 | 5:42p | 41m | Thu, Sun |
| Southwest SWA523 | 6:13p | 40m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (MDW)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has 20 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of GRR 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 Grand Rapids to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 40m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
Driving from Grand Rapids to Chicago takes about 2h 47m — roughly 179 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 40m.