Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
The timezone in Atlanta is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Every week, there are 51 Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 05:35 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:30 with Southwest Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MDW to ATL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Atlanta, the United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport:
Delta is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 85.92% of services landing on schedule, Delta has the best on-time record for MDW to ATL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MDW and ATL include:
Nashville Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Birmingham Airport
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chicago Midway Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATL:
Travel at your own pace with a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and experience more of Atlanta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Atlanta in March.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MDW to ATL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Charlotte is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. No trip is complete without visiting Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
