Charlotte to Chicago (CLT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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584 mi airlines 28/wk
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WN2667
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1901
WN Southwest
738
7:53 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN3591
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN321
WN Southwest
73H
7:17 PM
EDT
7:57 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2382
WN Southwest
7S7
7:46 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3403
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3496
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4402
WN Southwest
737
2:44 PM
CDT
5:26 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1948
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3790
WN Southwest
737
6:45 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4128
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3225
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 PM
CDT
12:23 AM+1
EDT
1h 38m
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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Charlotte to Chicago
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 132 1-stop hubs

CLT–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h40-2h10 59%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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, CLT to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
132
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,164
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
CLT → MDW
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
65%
Return
MDW → CLT
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CLT→MDW GSP→MDW RDU→MDW
Distance from CLT 75 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 28 33
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 55m 2h
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 10m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections132 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 10m. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CLT to MDW. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOP, AGC, SUS, UGN, CGF, FNT, FTY, PDK, DAY, TYS, CTH, CAK, AGS, PIA, GSP, ATW, IAD, ERI, SSI, YYZ, MMU, TEB, BED, LIT, FOK, HHH, LCH, AVP, SYR, FTW, HPN, PIE, XNA, APF, SGR, BTV, OPF, PBI, HOU, FXE, ICT, GPT, ADS, BCT, MOB, NAS, BJC, EGE, TEX, MTJ, RIL, BZN, HDN, PLS, ASE, TUS, SCF, GDL, MBJ, SNA, PUJ, ECP, ONT, SMF, ATL, RDU, ALB, ORF, PDX, DTW, CLE, IND, OAK, BNA, SDF, GRR, CVG, BWI, CHS, JAX, DCA, RSW, PIT, RIC, STL, BUF, ROC, MCI, PVD, TPA, BDL, SFO, DSM, PNS, CMH, MSP, DAL, MSY, DFW, LGA, MCO, MYR, SRQ, SEA, FLL, MKE, EWR, BHM, SAV, PHL, TUL, MEM, MIA, OMA, AUS, BOS, OKC, MHT, DEN, ORD, PHX, LAX, LAS, SAN, SAT, SLC, VPS, IAH, CUN, SJU, SJD and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, RDU and AGS. 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 CLT to MDW

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to MDW ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

132 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Augusta (AGS).