Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at MDW?
Chicago Midway International — Chicago
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High Risk — 52% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at MDW means roughly a 52% chance of missing your flight.
52%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
57m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at MDW
A 30-minute connection at MDW is very risky. There's roughly a 52% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 108 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: MDW has a 79% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: MDW requires at least 45 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at MDW, the average delay is 57 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at MDW
45m
Domestic
90m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
Terminal Transfers at MDW
How to transfer: Walking between concourses; all connected airside
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between concourses
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — All concourses are connected post-security. No re-screening needed.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 108+ minute layovers at MDW
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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