Dallas to Chicago (DAL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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794 mi airlines 44/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1266
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
CDT T1
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1327
WN Southwest
737
6:15 AM
CDT T1
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1136
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT T1
11:50 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN561
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
CDT T1
12:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4061
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
CDT T1
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2536
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT T1
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1092
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
CDT T1
3:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1538
WN Southwest
B38M
2:45 PM
CDT T1
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN30
WN Southwest
737
3:20 PM
CDT T1
5:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN932
WN Southwest
B38M
5:28 PM
CDT T1
7:21 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN1542
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
CDT T1
8:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1916
WN Southwest
7M8
6:38 PM
CDT T1
8:38 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3524
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 PM
CDT T1
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN210
WN Southwest
B38M
8:51 PM
CDT T1
10:41 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1594
WN Southwest
B38M
9:45 PM
CDT T1
11:55 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1849
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 PM
CDT T1
12:50 AM+1
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1059
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
CDT
7:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN7
WN Southwest
737
5:30 AM
CDT
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2636
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2345
WN Southwest
B38M
7:25 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN389
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3257
WN Southwest
738
9:50 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3761
WN Southwest
7M8
11:29 AM
CDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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WN889
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1070
WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
CDT
7:28 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN2771
WN Southwest
73H
5:25 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN59
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN63
WN Southwest
737
6:55 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3765
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
CDT
11:10 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Chicago
3 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 794 mi 1h 46m nonstop 212 1-stop hubs

DAL–MDW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 212 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 43 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h50-2h15 50%
AC Air Canada 0 50% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (43 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
212
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,772
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DAL→MDW DFW→MDW FTW→MDW
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 44 17 1
Flight time 1h 46m 2h 18m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Dallas.
DAL: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,277 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 2h 15m.

DAL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,277 km
Flight time1h 46m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights44 out / 47 return
1-stop connections212 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 46m to 2h 15m. The route covers 794 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from DAL to MDW. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, DAY, DSM, PTK, YIP, XNA, ATW, CGF, FTY, SUS, ADS, CLL, ROG, LEX, CXO, TOL, LIT, MKC, SVH, AVL, UOX, BUF, CHA, CLE, LCH, SCE, CHO, GSP, GSO, AIK, ICT, SGR, EFD, MNZ, BKL, FNL, DWH, PDK, PNE, ASE, LNK, LUK, TEX, RIL, GLS, STP, NEW, ROC, RIC, ILM, FAR, GRR, LAL, ORL, OCF, CVG, IAH, TVC, ABE, DSI, CAK, MAF, CEU, FRG, AGS, MCN, VRB, MMU, ACY, BED, DTW, TLH, ERI, BDR, SAF, ESN, HVN, HHH, SSI, APA, BJC, USA, FOK, EGE, LEE, GPT, MTJ, TMB, ALB, IAD, SOP, MID, PIE, PVD, HDN, TEB, BIL, BOI, ISM, EYW, HPN, YUL, APF, YYZ, CUN, SRQ, EWR, BZN, SUA, BLM, FXE, CLD, PGA, SGU, BCT, PBI, SCF, BDL, MSO, PGD, RSW, OPF, MHH, BVY, JAC, TRM, TLC, GCM, ORD, NAS, PSP, SJD, GDL, SNA, VNY, SBA, APC, NUQ, YVR, PLS, STS, MRY, SAC, STT, RNO, SJU, SXM, PHL, PIT, IND, STL, HOU, OKC, SLC, BNA, CMH, MKE, AUS, ATL, MCI, VPS, JAX, MSY, MEM, TUL, OAK, BWI, MSP, SMF, RDU, TPA, CLT, SDF, ONT, PHX, MCO, LAX, DEN, OMA, DCA, LGA, MIA, LAS, ORF, CHS, ABQ, BHM, FLL, SJC, SAT, SAN, SFO, BOS, ECP, SEA, TUS, PDX, MYR, BUR, LGB, PNS, RVS, COU, SBN, SAV, TYS, JWN, BFM, MQY, MWK, HCR and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, FTW and CLL. 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 DAL to MDW

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to MDW ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,277 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

212 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and College Station (CLL).