Houston to Chicago (HOU–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HOU–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 938 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 77 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h20-2h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston
| Metric | HOU→MDW | IAH→MDW | CLL→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 55m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to MDW is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).