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

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WN508
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h
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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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WN1097
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h
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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
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WN3696
WN Southwest
B38M
7:55 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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WN1189
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN549
WN Southwest
737
6:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Norfolk
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 703 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 75 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 2h. Beyond nonstop, 75 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 8 73H, 7S7 2h-2h05 51%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,212
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 Norfolk from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric MDW→ORF ORD→ORF
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 9 161
Flight time 2h 1h 47m
Departure OTP 51%
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 2h 0m to 2h 20m.

MDW–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance703 mi / 1,131 km
Flight time2h to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections75 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 2h to 2h 20m. The route covers 703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ORF. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CLE, GAI, RDU, FRG, TEB, HPN, ACY, YYZ, PDK, RIC, HVN, BED, ORH, SUS, RVS, SAV, ISP, MMU, ORD, MHT, JAX, JFK, PIE, BCT, NAS, TMB, APF, MHH, EYW, CMH, PBI, FXE, COS, EGE, HDN, AUS, ASE, IAH, JAC, STT, SJU, LGB, PVU, TPA, CUN, ATL, MSP, PHX, DTW, SAN, EWR, DCA, BWI, PVD, BNA, MEM, MCO, CLT, LAS, LGA, DAL, BDL, LAX, MIA, IAD, FLL, PHL, DEN, PIT, MSY, BOS, RSW, DFW 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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ORF ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 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).