Direct flights from Chicago to Milwaukee

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Milwaukee

United States

United States

MKE

General Mitchell International Airport

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Distance
80 miles  ·  (129 km)
Flight time
45 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to Milwaukee Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Milwaukee. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to MKE, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Milwaukee

What is the best time to visit Milwaukee?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Milwaukee enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Milwaukee, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Chicago to Milwaukee

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Milwaukee

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to Milwaukee MKE, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Milwaukee

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Chicago to Milwaukee Flights

Flights from MDW to MKE are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 09:45 - 22:25. The earliest flight departs at 09:45, the last flight departs at 22:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Milwaukee takes 45 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Milwaukee is 80 miles (or 129 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Milwaukee?

There is 1 airport in Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to MKE?

There are 14 flights per week flying from Chicago to Milwaukee (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Milwaukee?

45 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Milwaukee.

How far is Milwaukee from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Milwaukee is 80 miles (129 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to MKE airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Milwaukee.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Milwaukee?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to Milwaukee at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to Milwaukee?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Milwaukee:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The earliest flight departs at 09:45 from Chicago and arrives at 10:35 at Milwaukee.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The latest flight departs at 22:25 from Chicago and arrives at 23:10 at Milwaukee.

Popular flights from Chicago via Milwaukee

Non-stop flights from MDW to MKE

80 miles (129 km)  ·  45m

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