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

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WN1585
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1433
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN852
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN423
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1712
WN Southwest
737
11:05 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN209
WN Southwest
7S7
9:05 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2174
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2694
WN Southwest
7M8
5:05 AM
CDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3410
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2321
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3180
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1081
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Memphis
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 40m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

MDW–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h40-1h45 33%
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 (28 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,897
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
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
88%
Return
MEM → MDW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
70%
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
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 28 142
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 33%
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 40m to 1h 45m.

MDW–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MEM. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, CVG, DSM, SDF, PTK, BHM, CLE, PIT, GSO, YYZ, TUL, IND, IAD, BUF, RIC, SWF, SAT, ORF, YOW, JAX, MSY, APA, APF, OPF, EGE, MHT, PBI, RSW, CHS, VRB, ISP, PIE, TUS, IAH, BZN, RNO, OAK, SFO, SEA, BWI, AUS, EWR, BOS, DFW, DAL, ATL, MSP, BNA, MIA, DTW, DCA, LAX, TPA, PHX, HOU, CLT, FLL, LGA, LAS, DEN, SLC, RDU, MCO, PHL and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MEM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).