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

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WN1364
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN4545
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
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2h 5m
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WN1477
WN Southwest
73H
5:57 PM
CDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN1089
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3165
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
CDT
2h 18m
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WN947
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
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9:15 AM
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2h 15m
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Chicago to Charleston
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 746 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 144 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 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 10 73H, 7M8 1h55-2h05 86% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
144
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,308
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 Charleston from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric MDW→CHS ORD→CHS MKE→CHS
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 11 171 1
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 10m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Charleston flights · Kalamazoo (AZO) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

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 1h 45m to 2h 5m.
Facts

MDW–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 8 return
1-stop connections144 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 5m. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CHS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSP, TYS, AGS, HHH, GMU, PDK, LUK, FTY, USA, SVH, GSO, CHO, SDF, PTK, MYR, AVL, CGF, MKE, RDU, SAV, BHM, TCL, CTH, AIK, FDK, SUS, ISM, JAX, BLM, CLE, RIC, PIE, GAI, YYZ, ORL, BDR, BUF, BCT, SUA, VRB, APF, MMU, SRQ, ORD, BED, BVY, MHH, ADS, HPN, OPF, HVN, MEM, BFM, OMA, PBI, FXE, MKC, GNV, TEB, PSM, LNK, FRG, SWF, SGR, NEW, NAS, ISP, MTH, EYW, CLL, BTV, PNS, CRG, JFK, TUL, SFB, AFW, APA, ABQ, EGE, IAH, PLS, JAC, BZN, ELP, PVU, PUJ, SLC, PIT, SCF, TUS, LAS, VNY, STT, RSW, EIS, SJU, LIR, ALB, APC, NUQ, SAN, SNA, SXM, EWR, OAK, BFI, SFO, ATL, CUN, SBA, DTW, IND, PHL, FLL, DCA, LGA, BNA, CVG, MSP, TPA, BWI, MCO, CLT, JWN, BOS, MIA, DAL, PVD, DFW, AUS, DEN, CMH, STL, MSY, IAD, BDL, HOU, MHT, SEA, ROC, ORF, PJC 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, MKE and AZO. 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 MDW to CHS

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CHS ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

144 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).