Chicago to Memphis (MDW–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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481 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2824
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN801
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4100
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
CDT
8:27 PM
CDT
1h 32m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2520
WN Southwest
738
5:10 AM
CDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1388
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 AM
CDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2916
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN297
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1389
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3345
WN Southwest
737
4:10 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 20m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 4m AFDLKE DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m WN AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 11m DLKEVS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m SBEVJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Memphis flights
DAL Dallas 5h 20m EJAKOWWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
DCA Washington 5h 21m WN AA Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 44m UAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 50m EJAWN AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Memphis
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 481 mi 1h 35m nonstop

MDW–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h32-1h35 31%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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 MEM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,954
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 → MEM
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
100%
Return
MEM → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MDW→MEM ORD→MEM MKE→MEM
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 15 2
Weekly flights 15 186
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 48m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 31%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.

MDW–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to MEM: Southwest Airlines.
This route has 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MEM is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).