Houston to Chicago (HOU–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HOU–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 938 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 69 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h07-2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston
| Metric | HOU→MDW | IAH→MDW | LCH→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 2h 26m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 16% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
HOU–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to MDW
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to MDW ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Lake Charles (LCH) and Austin (AUS).