Chicago to Omaha (MDW–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1050
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN920
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3329
WN Southwest
738
10:05 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3663
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3747
WN Southwest
73H
11:25 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN222
WN Southwest
73H
10:40 PM
CDT
12:10 AM+1
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2488
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1700
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3217
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3887
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3844
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3858
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2581
WN Southwest
737
1:55 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2810
WN Southwest
7S7
3:20 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2157
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Omaha
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 3m nonstop 140 1-stop hubs

MDW–OMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 140 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 1h30-1h35 82%
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
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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 OMA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
140
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,668
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.

Other ways to reach Omaha from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric MDW→OMA ORD→OMA GYY→OMA
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17 1
Weekly flights 27 316
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 11m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Eppley Airfield.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 35m.

MDW–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 30 return
1-stop connections140 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eppley Airfield take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 35m. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from MDW to OMA. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, ALO, MKC, PWK, DSM, LNK, FCM, FSD, SUS, YIP, PTK, LEX, MKE, IND, FSM, SDF, LIT, CVG, YQG, ICT, MCI, TUL, CLE, CMH, ORD, TCL, YYZ, CHO, FTW, SAF, FTY, APA, GRR, BJC, PDK, PIT, CHA, AGS, USA, IAD, MDT, EGE, PNE, HPN, TEB, SWF, ASE, RIL, SGR, BWI, AUS, DSI, MSY, CHS, YHU, TEX, YVR, ALB, UST, BED, JFK, CRG, BOS, ADS, ORL, ISM, BDL, PIE, HYA, SFB, JAX, BCT, PSM, PNS, APF, ECP, IAH, VRB, TPA, TMB, SUA, MRK, SCF, RSW, OPF, PBI, FLL, EYW, TRM, TUS, SNA, VNY, CLD, CCR, APC, PSP, CUN, BUR, STS, SJD, SJC, UDD, YLW, MIA, LGB, SBA, PGD, OAK, PDX, RNO, MBJ, LRM, STT, ATL, DTW, STL, MCO, SAN, DAL, MSP, BNA, DEN, PHX, LGA, DCA, HOU, CLT, PHL, LAS, SRQ, SLC, LAX, SEA, SFO, DFW, BIV, EWR, CQF, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OMA to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY 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 OMA

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to OMA ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

140 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).