Chicago to Norfolk (MDW–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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703 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN508
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h
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WN174
WN Southwest
737
12:45 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3397
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h
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WN2160
WN Southwest
737
1:30 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3333
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3541
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h
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WN2015
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3696
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN549
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2801
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1960
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2211
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Norfolk
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 703 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

MDW–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 703 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 73H, 7S7 1h55-2h05 64%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 ORF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ORF.
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One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,824
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 → ORF
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
80%
Return
ORF → MDW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ORF delays →

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric MDW→ORF ORD→ORF
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 14 113
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Norfolk International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
703 mi / 1,131 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m.

MDW–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance703 mi / 1,131 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m. The route covers 703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ORF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CMH, RDU, TEB, YYZ, PDK, BED, SAV, MHT, PBI, BCT, RIC, HDN, ASE, PIE, IAH, MSP, DEN, CUN, ATL, DFW, EWR, BWI, TPA, IAD, DTW, MIA, PHL, LGA, BNA, DCA, JAX, CLT, BDL, FLL, DAL, MCO, BOS, MSY, LAS, PHX and CHS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ORF 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 ORF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ORF ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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