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

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794 mi airlines 47/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
WN1059
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
CDT
7:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN7
WN Southwest
737
5:30 AM
CDT
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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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
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WN3765
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
CDT
11:10 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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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Chicago to Dallas
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 794 mi 1h 57m nonstop 221 1-stop hubs

MDW–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 221 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 44 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h21-2h33 100%
AC Air Canada 0 100% Star Alliance
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 (44 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (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, MDW to DAL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
221
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,844
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 Dallas from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric MDW→DAL ORD→DAL SBN→DAL
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 2
Weekly flights 47 8 1
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 27m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,277 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 33m.

MDW–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,277 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 44 return
1-stop connections221 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 33m. The route covers 794 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from MDW to DAL. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSM, RVS, CID, ENW, LUK, CHA, LIT, OWB, MSN, MKC, CPS, JAN, LNK, CLL, TCL, ATW, LEX, SGR, NEW, ICT, PIA, SUS, FSD, FTY, GLS, YIP, PDK, PWK, LWB, SBN, DET, HUT, BTR, DWH, VDI, YYZ, CLE, PWA, RST, ORD, AGS, JVL, IAH, AVL, HHH, STP, STC, GSO, COS, APA, DSM, DSI, BJC, CGF, MGM, RIL, CHO, PNE, SAF, MDT, EGE, MDD, IAD, CEU, PIE, SSI, TEX, ISM, USA, SFB, AIK, GSP, MKE, SVH, GMU, APF, HPN, BCT, JAC, TEB, TLH, EWR, EYW, BZN, CAE, ILM, PGD, ASE, VRB, BUF, ROC, BLM, OCF, ORL, SCF, PIT, UST, MRK, RIC, RSW, PBI, BDL, HDN, BQK, TRM, CPR, ELP, HVN, PSM, CUN, TMB, FRG, SRQ, ALB, TLC, YVR, PSF, BDR, YYC, GNV, SUA, MMU, VNY, CLD, BED, BTV, SUN, MTH, PSP, BRO, PVU, FXE, MCC, NAS, PVD, BOI, APC, GDL, EIS, JFK, RNO, MHH, SNA, STS, BFI, GCM, SBA, UDD, PLS, NUQ, MRY, SJD, ECP, MYR, PDX, STT, BOS, SXM, PHL, SJU, BHM, OKC, MEM, MSY, VPS, ATL, CVG, OAK, IND, AUS, BWI, TUS, TUL, CMH, HOU, MIA, SDF, MCI, BNA, SAT, STL, PHX, DEN, PNS, SMF, TPA, LAS, FAB, DCA, FLL, LGA, RDU, OPF, MSP, OMA, DTW, MCO, SEA, ORF, LAX, SJC, CLT, SLC, LGB, SAN, ABQ, SAV, JAX, CHS, SFO, ONT, TYS, ADS, BUR, CQF, MQY, JWN, AKR, HCR, HND and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. 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 DAL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Southwest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DAL ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,277 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

221 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).