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

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422 mi airlines 50/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 4h ago
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WN1050
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1310
WN Southwest
B38M
10:10 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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WN3329
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN743
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2609
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1775
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1292
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2127
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN222
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
CDT
10:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4024
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1388
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2488
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
11:50 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
M T W T F S S
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WN2066
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
CDT
1:02 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN3844
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN462
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2581
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4123
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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
Prices
WN3444
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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 Omaha
1 carrier, 50 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 5m nonstop 68 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 68 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 49 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h30 32%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (49 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
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,657
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 → OMA
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
47%
Return
OMA → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → OMA delays →

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 9 1
Weekly flights 50 236 1
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 59m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 32%
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 5m to 1h 30m.

MDW–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights50 out / 50 return
1-stop connections68 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 5m to 1h 30m. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from MDW to OMA. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, LNK, YIP, MKE, SDF, SBN, ICT, IND, YYZ, CHO, PDK, APA, BJC, IAD, PIT, EGE, TUL, SAF, ASE, SWF, TEB, RIL, BWI, MSY, HPN, AUS, EWR, CRG, PHL, BDL, SCF, JAX, APF, SUA, PBI, TUS, TRM, PSP, SBA, SJC, PIE, OAK, PGD, UDD, SFO, DFW, IAH, STL, DTW, MSP, BNA, DEN, SLC, DAL, SAN, ATL, LAS, DCA, MIA, HOU, PHX, SRQ, LGA, LAX, CLT, MCO, FLL and SEA. 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 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to OMA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 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).