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Flights from Colorado Springs (COS)1 to Chicago (MDW)
Get ready to see if Chicago is your kind of town when you book a flight with Southwest Airlines. Southwest flies from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, making it easier to plan your next Windy City getaway. If you have flexible travel dates, explore our Low Fare Calendar to find the most affordable tickets within your travel window. Make the most of your reservation with package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more from Southwest Vacations®.
Get ready to explore the City of the Big Shoulders—book your flight today!
1Colorado Springs service starts 3/11/2021.
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Flight details
Average flight time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Departing from: Colorado Springs Airport (COS)1
Arriving at: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
†Based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday-Friday between 1/29/2021 and 3/31/2021, as of 2/4/2021.
1Colorado Springs service starts 3/11/2021.
Explore Chicago.
When you touch down at Chicago Midway International Airport, you’ll find yourself on the southwest edge of the city and just a short Orange Line ‘L’ ride away from the center of the hustle and bustle—the Loop. What Chicago calls its downtown area, the Loop and its surrounding neighborhoods are home to colleges, theatres, museums, world-class shopping, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Where to begin? Whether you choose to ride the “L” or rent a car, there’s plenty for everyone to explore in the Loop and among the city’s 77 distinct neighborhoods.
If you choose to explore the Loop and the lakefront, consider seeing everything the Museum Campus has to offer. Inside sprawling lakefront Grant Park, the campus is home to five of Chicago’s most beloved attractions, including the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History. Originally called the Columbian Museum of Chicago and established for the 1983 World’s Columbian Exposition, the Field Museum is home to Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton so far discovered. If you prefer the stars to terra firma, the Adler Planetarium offers visitors the chance to explore several space science exhibitions year-round.
During your visit, make sure you get a taste of the range of cuisines the Windy City has on the menu. For classic Chicago flavors, order up an all-beef hot dog covered in veggies—but never ketchup—or a thin crust, tavern cut Chicago-style pizza. Visit Restaurant Row on Randolph Street in the West Loop to indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at restaurants helmed by celebrity chefs. Outside of the downtown area, the city has several thriving immigrant communities that each boast eclectic eateries—you’ll find something to tempt every eater’s tastebuds.
Travel tips
Infancy policy
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Pet policy
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Unaccompanied minor
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
Bags fly free®2
Start packing! Every ticketed Customer’s first two checked bags are free. Learn more.
The Southwest® travel experience1
It takes more than getting a deal on a flight to make traveling pleasurable. That’s why Southwest works to make every step of the process of getting to your final destination simple, from booking to boarding. Learn more about what you can expect from the Southwest® Experience before you book your next flight from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Book your next flight with confidence, knowing that you won’t have to worry about hidden fees—Southwest offers low fares and, as always, bags fly free. That’s Transfarency.® Want to stay in the know about our latest flight and vacation package deals? Enroll in our Click 'N Save® emails. For more information on tours, activities, and more hidden gems, Check out getaways with Southwest® and earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
1Colorado Springs service starts 3/11/2021.
1Colorado Springs service starts 3/11/2021.
2First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
3Fare difference may apply.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Colorado Springs to Chicago (Midway) is 2 hours 45 minutes.
There are 12 flights daily from Colorado Springs to Chicago (Midway) on Southwest Airlines.
Southwest flies nonstop from Colorado Springs to Chicago (Midway) once daily.
To find the cheapest day and time to fly Colorado Springs to Chicago (Midway) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
Yes! Flights from Colorado Springs to Chicago (Midway)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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