Travelling from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): What you need to know
Toronto's main base, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Toronto. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to MDW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Catching a flight out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? Direct Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Toronto to MDW with Porter Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of YTZ.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd has the largest share of bookings on the YTZ to MDW route.
The most punctual carrier is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd. Its Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights arrive as planned 69.15% of the time.
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to MDW flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Book a hotel close to MDW if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
From Chicago Midway International Airport, central Chicago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
$198 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport. A return flight starts from $337. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to MDW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. July is the quietest month to visit Chicago. March is when most people book flights from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Toronto to MDW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Chicago Midway International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Chicago when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Millennium Park followed by Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.