New York (JFK) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 730
miles
1,174
kilometers
634
nautical miles

🕐 1h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
730 1,168
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
730 1,168
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
730 1,095
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
730 1,095
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
730 1,460
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
730 1,095
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 behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to MDW route connects New York, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 730 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 New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 730 miles (1,174 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to MDW typically take around 1h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 730 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.