Chicago to Houston (MDW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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938 mi airlines charter/private 53/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 40 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN954
WN Southwest
B38M
12:38 AM
CDT
3:12 AM
CDT
2h 34m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2781
WN Southwest
B38M
5:05 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN4497
WN Southwest
738
6:40 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN1313
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN991
WN Southwest
737
6:55 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1772
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN1001
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4634
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1399
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1301
WN Southwest
738
10:35 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN1674
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN709
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2783
WN Southwest
738
12:24 PM
CDT
3:19 PM
CDT
2h 55m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1816
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2714
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5054
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1124
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2785
WN Southwest
73H
4:15 PM
CDT
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1315
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1431
WN Southwest
B38M
7:15 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2625
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
CDT
11:05 PM
CDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2787
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1573
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2038
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 AM
CDT T4
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2039
WN Southwest
738
6:25 AM
CDT T4
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN993
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1294
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
CDT T4
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2902
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CDT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN670
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN714
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2763
WN Southwest
738
11:30 AM
CDT T2
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN510
WN Southwest
7S7
12:10 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2041
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT T2
3:55 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5052
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2042
WN Southwest
B38M
6:07 PM
CDT T4
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 26m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2758
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN41
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
CDT T2
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2043
WN Southwest
737
6:50 PM
CDT T2
9:15 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4944
WN Southwest
737
7:10 PM
CDT T1
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2044
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
CDT T4
11:00 PM
CDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MEM Memphis 4h 10m WN WN Memphis (MEM) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 4h 15m JRENSHWN KOWWN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 15m EJAKOWWN WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 15m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 15m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Houston flights
SDF Louisville 4h 15m WN WN Louisville (SDF) to Houston flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 25m JLGWN WN Indianapolis (IND) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 25m WN WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
OMA Omaha 4h 30m WN LXJWN Omaha (OMA) to Houston flights
PNS Pensacola 4h 48m EJAWN SCMUDWN Pensacola (PNS) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Houston
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 938 mi 2h 35m nonstop

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

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 51 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h34-2h55 56%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 56% SkyTeam
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 (51 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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 HOU direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,399
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → HOU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
73%
Return
HOU → MDW
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MDW→HOU ORD→HOU SBN→HOU
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 4
Weekly flights 53 1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 25m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
938 mi / 1,510 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.

MDW–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Houston route.
Route details
Distance938 mi / 1,510 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 938 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MDW to HOU: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Memphis, St. Louis Lambert and Dallas Love Field.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 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 53 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 53 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Memphis, St. Louis Lambert 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).