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

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WN3102
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN150
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
CDT
8:54 AM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WN455
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4613
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3414
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2818
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3964
WN Southwest
73H
12:15 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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WN3253
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN518
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2131
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1177
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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WN2598
WN Southwest
7S7
6:19 PM
CDT
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3946
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3151
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN951
WN Southwest
7M8
11:56 PM
CDT
2:29 AM+1
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN3907
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
CDT
7:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3490
WN Southwest
737
5:05 AM
CDT T1
7:25 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3755
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 AM
CDT
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN473
WN Southwest
737
5:15 AM
CDT T2
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2968
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
CDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2649
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
CDT T4
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2002
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4642
WN Southwest
B38M
12:25 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2373
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3395
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1575
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT T4
8:25 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3433
WN Southwest
73H
6:03 PM
CDT T2
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN123
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN222
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4621
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
CDT T5
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2963
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
11:05 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN359
WN Southwest
7M8
9:30 PM
CDT T4
11:55 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Houston
1 carrier, 72 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 938 mi 2h 29m nonstop 99 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 72 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h29-2h55 51%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (72 flights/wk, 100%)
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
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,406
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
86%
Return
HOU → MDW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
65%
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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 72 1 1
Flight time 2h 29m 3h 49m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 51%
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 29m to 2h 55m.

MDW–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Houston route.
Route details
Distance938 mi / 1,510 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights72 out / 69 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 29m to 2h 55m. The route covers 938 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from MDW to HOU. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, GRR, SBN, LEX, GRB, LIT, PDK, LUK, YYZ, IAD, CLE, CLT, APA, APF, ASE, SAF, BJC, TEB, SRQ, EGE, PBI, HPN, CRG, SUA, BCT, OPF, VRB, PHL, ORF, RSW, EWR, JAC, ALB, SCF, BOS, BZN, PVD, YVR, VNY, PSP, SNA, SBA, PLS, BUR, MRY, SFO, SXM, CMH, ECP, PIT, SJU, DFW, TUS, JAX, STL, IND, RDU, DAL, FLL, BNA, AUS, MEM, MCI, OKC, MSY, LGB, MIA, OMA, SAT, BWI, SDF, ATL, TPA, MCO, TUL, LAS, PNS, LAX, SLC, DCA, DEN, PHX, CHS, MSP, SJC, ONT, SAN, OAK, LGA, CUN, VPS, ABQ, SMF, BHM, SAV, SJD, AFW, ACT and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SBN. 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. 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).