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

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WN2667
WN Southwest
B38M
7:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN3027
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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WN3591
WN Southwest
738
7:00 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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WN3403
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN3496
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN1948
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN4128
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
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2h
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Charlotte to Chicago
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind 206 1-stop hubs

CLT–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 206 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 15 738, 7S7, B38M 2h05-2h10 94% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 94% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT 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
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
206
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,251
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 Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CLT→MDW USA→MDW GSP→MDW
Distance from CLT – 18 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 17 1 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 44m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Concord (USA) to Chicago flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Chicago flights · Greensboro (GSO) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 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 31m 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).

Facts

CLT–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 31m to 2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 14 return
1-stop connections206 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 2h 10m. The route covers 584 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from CLT to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSU, LUK, BKL, PDK, CGF, PTK, UGN, AGC, CEU, FNT, ALN, FTY, PKB, SOP, DPA, LEX, MKC, SUS, DAY, FWA, MCN, CTH, CHA, GSO, CRG, CAK, AIK, FAY, CHO, GSP, SSI, IAD, MNZ, ATW, AGS, FTW, BLM, TEB, CID, ERI, HHH, HSV, TVC, ILM, YKF, MQY, LIT, MMU, TCL, FRG, COU, SGF, OCF, ORL, OXC, ASH, DSI, FOK, ABE, BED, LCH, RST, SYR, PIE, ISM, AVP, ACY, BVY, XNA, FCM, SWF, EVV, TLH, HPN, APF, SGR, BTV, SUA, YYZ, ADS, FSD, BCT, TMB, DWH, FXE, VNC, VRB, OPF, HOU, MTH, YOW, ICT, PBI, APA, MOB, GPT, MRK, YHU, BJC, EYW, YUL, MHH, IAH, FPO, NAS, TEX, MTJ, RIL, GGT, HDN, EGE, GCM, PLS, ASE, BZN, JAC, SCF, ORD, BOI, PSP, TUS, VNY, SBA, SNA, NUQ, STT, GDL, CUN, SJD, RIC, YVR, SXM, ONT, SKB, ECP, OAK, ROC, ATL, DAL, AVL, SAV, DTW, CVG, BNA, DSM, MKE, SMF, STL, PDX, BDL, GRR, OKC, CLE, PIT, DCA, ALB, DFW, BWI, RDU, PVD, SFO, SRQ, BUF, LGA, TYS, CMH, TPA, MEM, IND, BHM, MSY, TUL, ORF, MCI, SDF, JAX, PHL, MSP, MHT, CHS, RSW, SEA, BOS, MYR, AUS, VPS, PNS, MCO, MIA, FLL, EWR, SLC, SAT, PHX, OMA, DEN, SAN, LAS, LAX, SJU, SBN, JWN, MBJ, PUJ, CQF and CMA. 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 USA, GSP and GSO. 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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to MDW ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

206 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 Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).