Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at MDW?
Chicago Midway International — Chicago
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Risky — 19% miss rate
It's risky — a 45 minutes layover at MDW gives you about a 19% chance of missing your connection.
19%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
57m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is Risky at MDW
A 45-minute connection at MDW is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 19% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 108 minutes.
·Airport reliability: MDW has a 79% on-time rate
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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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