Chicago to Wichita (MDW–ICT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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588 mi airlines 27/wk
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WN1538
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2450
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2335
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2914
WN Southwest
737
11:05 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1103
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 PM
CDT
11:05 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3489
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
CDT
11:55 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN4333
WN Southwest
73H
11:23 PM
CDT
1:21 AM+1
MDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN3869
WN Southwest
73H
11:53 PM
CDT
1:46 AM+1
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN2825
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 AM
MDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3351
WN Southwest
73H
5:10 AM
MDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1207
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2401
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3947
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
MDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN702
WN Southwest
B38M
3:55 PM
MDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN860
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4061
WN Southwest
7S7
6:14 PM
MDT
7:57 PM
CDT
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Wichita
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 588 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

MDW–ICT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ICT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h58 50%
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 (26 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 ICT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ICT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
855
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 → ICT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
Return
ICT → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ICT delays →

Other ways to reach Wichita from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Metric MDW→ICT ORD→ICT MKE→ICT
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 27 108 1
Flight time 2h 2h 7m 3h
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Wichita is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ICT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Wichita.
Distance & Flight Time
588 mi / 946 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 3h 8m.

MDW–ICT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Wichita route.
Route details
Distance588 mi / 946 km
Flight time2h to 3h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 28 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ICT
IATA / ICAOICT / KICT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,333 ft / 406 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ICT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport take approximately 2h to 3h 8m. The route covers 588 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ICT. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRB, STL, MKE, MEM, CLE, AUS, ABQ, IAD, JAC, HOU, JAX, CLT, PHL, BHM, YVR, MSY, SLC, PBI, MCO, BOS, LAX, PDX, SXM, IAH, VPS, DFW, DEN, MIA, ATL, MSP, LAS, PHX, DCA and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wichita is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ICT to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD 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 ICT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ICT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ICT ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (946 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).