Chicago to Salem (MDW–SLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,770 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
PDX Portland ~6h 11m WN → EM Portland (PDX) to Salem flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Salem
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,770 mi 4h 24m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–SLE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PDX ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SLE → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salem is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SLE: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Salem.
Distance & Flight Time
1,770 mi / 2,849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Salem route.
Route details
Distance1,770 mi / 2,849 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field take about 4h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,770 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Salem is 2 hours behind Chicago.
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 SLE

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to SLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SLE is about 4 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,770 miles (2,849 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.