Chicago to Pittsburgh (MDW–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3108
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3942
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1550
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1304
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1125
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1181
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT
9:03 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN3940
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1348
WN Southwest
B38M
4:00 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1132
WN Southwest
73H
7:05 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1360
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Pittsburgh
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 401 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 135 1-stop hubs

MDW–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 401 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h13-1h30 0%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 95%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 5%)
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 PIT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
135
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,709
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 Pittsburgh from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric MDW→PIT ORD→PIT SBN→PIT
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 16 1
Weekly flights 22 376
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 25m 23h 44m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
401 mi / 646 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 30m.

MDW–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance401 mi / 646 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections135 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 30m. The route covers 401 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PIT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, BKL, YIP, PWK, ATW, MLI, MSN, LWB, MDT, CMH, MKE, SUS, CHO, CVG, CHA, BUF, ROC, PNE, BTR, BLM, FRG, CPS, USA, YYZ, IAD, PDK, STP, BTV, MMU, ALB, AGS, TEB, ORD, BED, CAE, ILM, BVY, RIC, ORH, HHH, HPN, BDR, FTW, MEM, IND, SSI, MYR, YHU, JFK, PSM, CRG, SFB, LAL, VRB, CLL, OKC, PIE, AFW, SUA, BCT, MRK, SAV, MSY, APF, JAN, MHT, PBI, FXE, OPF, NAS, BJC, EGE, RIL, YWG, EYW, TUL, YVR, IAH, TEX, BZN, TRM, SCF, SNA, VNY, PSP, PUJ, LIR, RNO, BUR, SBA, SJC, VPS, EWR, DTW, DAL, BWI, STL, BOS, ATL, MCO, MSP, AUS, DCA, BNA, PHL, TPA, FLL, ORF, MIA, RDU, CLT, JAX, LGA, SDF, SLC, PVD, CUN, CHS, DEN, BDL, LAS, SRQ, HOU, RSW, PHX, SAN, ABQ, DFW, LAX, CLE, SFO, PJC, SEA, SBN and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PIT to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. 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 PIT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PIT ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 401 miles (646 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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