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

MDW Airport Page →
401 mi airlines 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 7h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2661
WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
WN1550
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8849
WN Southwest
12:17 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1125
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN994
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1181
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1905
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3940
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2209
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1348
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3299
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1360
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3832
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Chicago to Pittsburgh
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 401 mi 0h 53m nonstop +1h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

MDW–PIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 401 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 68 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 41 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h12-1h43 65%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (41 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 PIT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,601
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 → PIT
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
93%
Return
PIT → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → PIT delays →

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 1 9 1
Weekly flights 43 201 1
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 2m 23h 44m
Departure OTP 65%
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 53m to 1h 43m.

MDW–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance401 mi / 646 km
Flight time0h 53m to 1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 40 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 53m to 1h 43m. The route covers 401 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PIT. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, CLE, CMH, BUF, YYZ, TEB, HPN, BED, ORF, RIC, VPS, CRG, AFW, SUA, APF, VRB, MHT, BCT, RIL, PBI, YVR, PIE, RNO, DAL, STL, DTW, EWR, BWI, PHL, BNA, MSP, RDU, IND, DFW, MIA, DCA, MSY, DEN, TPA, LGA, RSW, IAH, MCO, SAV, BOS, PGD, CLT, PVD, ATL, HOU, SRQ, LAS, IAD, AUS, FLL, CUN, ROC, CHS, SFO, BDL, SLC, LAX, SAN, PHX, SBN, JAX, PUJ and SEA. 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 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 PIT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PIT ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 401 miles (646 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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