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

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WN3165
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
CDT
2h 18m
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WN947
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN1364
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN4545
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN1477
WN Southwest
73H
5:57 PM
CDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN1089
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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Charleston to Chicago
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 148 1-stop hubs

CHS–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 148 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 8 738, 73H 2h15-2h18 33% – –
SGX SGX 0 – – 33% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
148
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,304
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.
Alternatives

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 2 3 1
Weekly flights 8 1 2
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 50m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Chicago flights · Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago flights · Savannah (SAV) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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 2h 15m to 2h 18m.
Facts

CHS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 11 return
1-stop connections148 hubs
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 18m. The route covers 746 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SGX and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CHS to MDW. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSU, SGF, ENW, LEX, DAY, CEU, CGF, AGS, MKC, AIK, GMU, SOP, PDK, HHH, CHA, CMI, SDF, SUS, MCN, ILM, RDU, CLE, IND, GSP, PJC, BHM, CID, CTH, LNS, GRR, RIC, CAK, FTY, TYS, SCE, ATW, TEB, BLM, IAD, BUF, COU, ABE, ORL, SAV, UOX, BDR, SUA, MMU, OXC, VRB, LUK, NEW, FRG, STP, PIE, TVC, OMA, APF, SRQ, VNC, SYR, BED, HPN, CRG, BCT, ISP, SWF, TMB, TUL, LNK, HVN, YYZ, MKE, FTW, EYW, NAS, SGR, OPF, PBI, MYR, FXE, MHH, YHU, IAH, APA, PLS, ADS, SAF, GCM, ICT, GGT, ABQ, MTJ, YUL, JAC, SAT, SCF, SJU, SXM, SBA, TUS, LAS, VNY, CLD, SAN, SNA, APC, ROC, SJC, SFO, CMH, SEA, ATL, RSW, BNA, ORD, TPA, CLT, DFW, DAL, DCA, BWI, MCO, LGA, DEN, EWR, MSY, ORF, MEM, BDL, DTW, STL, HOU, CVG, PVD, PIT, FLL, MCI, PHL, ALB, AUS, BOS, MSP, MIA, MHT, ASG, HCR and CMA. 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.
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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 SGX and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to MDW ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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