Chicago to Salt Lake City (MDW–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,256 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 3h20-3h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→SLC | ORD→SLC | MKE→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 158 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 3m | 3h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
MDW–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to SLC
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MDW to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to SLC ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,021 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).