Chicago to Louisville (MDW–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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73H
7:35 AM
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WN833
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737
7:45 AM
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WN3374
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738
12:45 PM
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3:00 PM
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WN397
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7S7
12:55 PM
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3:10 PM
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WN1324
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738
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3:05 PM
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WN3376
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7M8
7:35 PM
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WN1407
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7S7
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WN2816
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7S7
8:55 AM
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WN1204
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7S7
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WN1683
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B38M
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WN300
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73H
7:56 PM
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Chicago to Louisville
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 272 mi 0h 46m nonstop +1h ahead 126 1-stop hubs

MDW–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h15 91% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
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, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to SDF 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
23
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
126
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,474
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MDW→SDF ORD→SDF GYY→SDF
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 14 1
Weekly flights 23 376 –
Flight time 0h 46m 1h 21m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights · Gary (GYY) to Louisville flights · South Bend (SBN) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
272 mi / 437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 1h 25m.
Facts

MDW–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time0h 46m to 1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 21 return
1-stop connections126 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 0h 46m to 1h 25m. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SDF. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, PTK, TYS, YIP, MKE, SUS, BKL, CVG, MGM, CMH, IND, CHA, MSN, CLE, GSP, YYZ, MLI, ICT, PDK, AVL, MEM, MDT, CAE, FCM, OMA, AGS, ORD, HHH, GRB, LNK, BLM, RIC, TEB, CHS, OKC, SSI, MMU, FTW, BHM, HPN, SAV, ECP, BED, ALB, ISM, JAN, MSY, OCF, ORL, TUL, LAL, CRG, MHT, PIE, SFB, JAX, APF, SUA, ADS, TMB, GNV, APA, BCT, JFK, PBI, EYW, SAT, EGE, OPF, YWG, PSM, MHH, IAH, TEX, BOI, YVR, PVU, SCF, SLC, CLD, VNY, SUN, SNA, ONT, SJC, BFI, SAN, LGB, OAK, SJU, SFO, RSW, EWR, DTW, STN, ATL, BWI, BNA, PDX, RDU, DAL, MIA, TPA, VPS, LGA, MSP, SRQ, DEN, HOU, MCI, DCA, IAD, AUS, DFW, CLT, MCO, BOS, FLL, LAX, LAS, PHL, PIT, CQF, PHX, PGD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SDF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SDF ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

126 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).