Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport.
Chicago and St Louis are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are 20 Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 05:20 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MDW to STL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in St Louis — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MDW to STL flights, with 81.52% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MDW and STL:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to St Louis Airport (STL)
£43 is the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport flight. A return flight starts from £88. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MDW to STL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from MDW to STL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
76% of flights departing from Chicago Midway Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MDW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near STL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo to explore St Louis and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from St Louis Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From St Louis Airport, St Louis is approximately 24 kms (15 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport. July is the busiest month to visit St Louis. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to St Louis Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MDW to STL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen St Louis. Around 418 kms (260 miles) away to the north-east, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kms (230 miles) east of St Louis. No journey is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
