Chicago to Omaha (MDW–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–OMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 49 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h25-1h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Omaha from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→OMA | ORD→OMA | GYY→OMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 299 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 34m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 27% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · OMA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Omaha.
MDW–OMA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to OMA
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to OMA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).