Chicago to Louisville (MDW–SDF) — 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–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h07-1h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→SDF | ORD→SDF | GYY→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 254 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 25m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
MDW–SDF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to SDF
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to SDF is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).