Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 709

miles

1,141

kilometers

616

nautical miles

🕐 1h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 W (281°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	709	+425	1,134 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	709	+425	1,134 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	709	+355	1,064 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	709	+355	1,064 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	709	+709	1,418 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	709	+355	1,064 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?

A round trip between Newark and Chicago earns you 1,418 base miles - that's 6% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to MDW route connects Newark, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 709 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 W bearing of 281° from Newark. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 709 miles (1,141 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EWR to MDW typically take around 1h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 709 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.