Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) flights

An economy award from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL): Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 591 miles (951 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Indianapolis and Nashville and more.
How many miles MDW to ATL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MDW to ATL
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book MDW to ATL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MDW to ATL with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Memphis (MEM)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines the whole way



MDW to ATL: common questions
How many miles does MDW to ATL cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to ATL?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL).
How far is Chicago from Atlanta by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Atlanta (ATL) are 591 miles (951 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MDW to ATL award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Atlanta?
The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA), Knoxville (TYS) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Indianapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
