Chicago to Houston (MDW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 938 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 75 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h25-2h45 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 17m | 2h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – | – |
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 and Delta Air Lines. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to HOU is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 150 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Memphis and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).