Chicago to Charleston (MDW–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2468
WN Southwest
738
12:45 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4545
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1477
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3165
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN947
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1291
WN Southwest
73H
4:35 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3304
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
EDT
8:11 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2430
WN Southwest
73H
7:22 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
CDT
2h 9m
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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Chicago to Charleston
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

MDW–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 738, 73H 2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, MDW to CHS 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
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,145
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
MDW → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CHS delays →

Other ways to reach Charleston from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric MDW→CHS ORD→CHS
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 15 110
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.

MDW–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CHS. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, IND, RDU, SAV, YYZ, CVG, JAX, TEB, NEW, BHM, SRQ, SUA, MEM, APF, VRB, BCT, HPN, BED, PSM, SWF, TUL, BTV, PBI, AFW, PIE, PLS, BZN, SCF, PIT, PUJ, SXM, EIS, SJU, SAN, OAK, IAD, SBA, RSW, EWR, BNA, DAL, CUN, DFW, ATL, TPA, MCO, DTW, DCA, MHT, BWI, MIA, HOU, CLT, LGA, PHL, AUS, PVD, FLL, CMH, STL, IAH, MSP, MSY, BOS, BDL, DEN, ROC, SEA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CHS to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to CHS

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CHS ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).