Denver (DEN) to Chicago (MDW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 893
miles
1,437
kilometers
776
nautical miles
🕐 2h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 E (76°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 893 | 1,429 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 893 | 1,429 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 893 | 1,340 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 893 | 1,340 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 893 | 1,786 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 893 | 1,340 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
When you land in Chicago, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!
✈️ Flight Details
The DEN to MDW route connects Denver, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 893 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 76° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About DEN
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.
🛬 About MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 893 miles (1,437 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to MDW typically take around 2h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 893 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.