Distance From Gray Army Air Field to Chicago Midway International Airport, GRF - MDW Distance

The distance from Gray Army Air Field (GRF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1742 miles or 2803 kilometers or 1513 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Lewis/Tacoma ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lewis/Tacoma and Chicago takes around 4 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Army Air Field, Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 4 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GRF - MDW

Kilometers		2803 km
Statute Miles		1742 miles
Nautical Miles		1513 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 0 minutes

Gray Army Air Field to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - GRF to MDW Flight Path

Location of Gray Army Air Field & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lewis/Tacoma to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRF - MDW

Time difference between Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States)	2026-05-01, 00:01:22 MDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-01, 01:01:22 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gray Army Air Field (GRF / KGRF) Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States