Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at MDW?
Chicago Midway International — Chicago
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at MDW gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
57m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at MDW
A 60-minute connection at MDW is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% 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 60-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 45-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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