Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (CHI)

As you arrive in Chicago at Midway International Airport (MDW) after departing Atlanta, get ready to enjoy the Midwestern hospitality of this busy city. Chicago's downtown area offers shopping along the Magnificent Mile, and has plenty of pizzerias such as Pequod’s, where you can enjoy a true Chicago-style deep dish.

MDW is just a short drive away from the Center of Science and Industry, which offers a large collection of hands-on exhibits and artifacts. The adjacent University of Chicago campus hosts cultural, theater and political events all year long.

Key Facts

Interstates 80, 90 and 94 are the largest thoroughfares through Chi-Town, with connection points to additional expressways encircling the city. Visitors can take Lake Shore Drive along the shores of Lake Michigan, to visit Museum Campus as well as the north suburbs of Evanston, home of Northwestern University. The Lincoln Park Zoo is just off Lake Shore Drive and offers visitors a chance to watch the animals.

Hints and Tips

The flight from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to MDW usually takes about two and a half hours. After picking up your rental car at MDW, head to one of the city's West Side comedy clubs for some hearty laughs. You could also take the quick drive to the U.S. Cellular Field and watch the White Sox play.