MDW → TPAUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa

998 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Chicago to Tampa at a glance

998 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~90 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) cover 998 miles (1,605 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Chicago to Tampa covers 998 miles (1,606 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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MDW (0 mi)TPA (998 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 998 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Chicago → Tampa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
FLDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Chicago → Tampa: on this route, FL typically includes a carry-on, while WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Chicago to Tampa — quick answers

How far is Chicago from Tampa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) is 998 miles (1,605 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Tampa?

The average nonstop flight time from MDW to TPA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Tampa?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Chicago → Tampa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~90 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tampa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 56 of 74 routes from Chicago
Airline network
WN: 62 destinations from MDW; FL: 61 destinations from MDW
Alternative origin airports
ORD (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 81 mi); MSN (Madison, 124 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Orlando, United States (81 mi); Fort Myers, United States (110 mi); West Palm Beach, United States (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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