Travelling from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport is 3 hours.
Chicago is one hour ahead of Salt Lake City and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from SLC to MDW start at 05:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:10 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights.
Your SLC to MDW flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport offered by this carrier.
Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 87.65% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for SLC to MDW flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SLC and MDW:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SLC land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
If you have a late Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDW:
Travel at your own speed with a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chicago. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in December.
When reserving your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
