Charleston to Chicago (CHS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3165
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN947
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1291
WN Southwest
73H
4:35 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3304
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
EDT
8:11 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2430
WN Southwest
73H
7:22 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2468
WN Southwest
738
12:45 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4545
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1477
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charleston to Chicago
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 746 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind 71 1-stop hubs

CHS–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 73H 1h51-2h20 0%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,086
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → MDW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → CHS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CHS→MDW HHH→MDW MYR→MDW
Distance from CHS 60 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1 5
Flight time 1h 51m 2h 21m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Charleston.
CHS: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 20m.

CHS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time1h 51m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 2h 20m. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from CHS to MDW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, IND, FTY, CLE, CAK, RIC, SDF, IAD, BUF, TEB, SAV, PIE, GRR, SYR, HPN, OPF, APF, BED, MKE, FTW, ORF, TUL, BCT, PBI, ADS, PLS, ABQ, MTJ, RDU, SCF, SNA, SJU, VNY, SJC, CMH, SEA, RSW, ATL, CLT, BNA, DCA, ROC, DEN, BWI, TPA, FLL, HOU, MEM, EWR, DTW, MSP, STL, LGA, DFW, DAL, MIA, PVD, MSY, IAH, ALB, CVG, PIT, AUS, BOS, MCO, BDL, PHL, ORD, SAT, MHT and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHH, MYR and SAV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to MDW

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to MDW ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Myrtle Beach (MYR) and Savannah (SAV).