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 6m. Beyond nonstop, 187 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→HOU | ORD→HOU | SBN→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 2h 8m | 2h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
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 38 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 6 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
187 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).