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

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WN2416
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN833
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3360
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN733
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN533
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3374
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1324
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN4536
WN Southwest
737
12:55 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN2837
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3376
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1678
WN Southwest
B38M
6:52 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN3146
WN Southwest
737
7:20 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1407
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2816
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN143
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3093
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN300
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3305
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2035
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Louisville
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 272 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 60 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 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 40 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h08-1h20 33%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 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 SDF direction.
Mon
6
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
11
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SDF.
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One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,919
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 → SDF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
54%
Return
SDF → MDW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MDW→SDF ORD→SDF RFD→SDF
Distance from MDW 15 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 40 198
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 24m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

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 1h 8m to 1h 20m.

MDW–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

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 1h 8m to 1h 20m. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SDF. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, PTK, CVG, CMH, CLE, PDK, YYZ, ICT, MEM, OKC, PIT, RIC, SAV, TEB, AUS, JAX, ALB, CHS, TUL, ECP, PBI, APF, MSY, BCT, SAT, EGE, YVR, PIE, IAD, ONT, SJC, OAK, IAH, DTW, EWR, BNA, ATL, DFW, SLC, BWI, MSP, FLL, PHL, MIA, VPS, RDU, CLT, HOU, SRQ, LGA, DAL, MCO, DEN, PHX, DCA, RSW, TPA, LAS, BOS and PGD. 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 and RFD. 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 SDF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SDF ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).