Direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta MDW → ATL
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL), daily. The flight takes about 1h 43m and covers 592 miles (952 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $263, with recent bookable fares from $173. Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 80.3% at ATL — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 31 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 278 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in September rather than November typically saves $22 on MDW → ATL.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $13 less than 6–9 nights.
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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares
Across 56 recent dates we priced, Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) showed up to 4 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 05:05 and the latest around 20:55, operated by Southwest, Delta, and Frontier.
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Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
Yes, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Atlanta?
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to Atlanta.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to Atlanta takes ~1h 43m (approximately 952 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Atlanta?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Atlanta operate daily.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Atlanta?
Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 80.3% at ATL — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
Round-trip flights from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) start at $161, with a typical fare around $263. Based on 278 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, September 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Atlanta, with typical fares around $251 — versus about $273 in November 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Chicago to Atlanta?
Typical round-trip fares from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $267, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $259, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $254. Medians from 278 recent fare combinations.
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