Chicago to Houston (MDW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 938 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 72 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h29-2h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→HOU | ORD→HOU | SBN→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 3h 49m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
MDW–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to HOU
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to HOU ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and South Bend (SBN).