Chicago to St Louis (MDW–STL) — 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–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 251 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 41 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→STL | ORD→STL | RFD→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 337 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 51m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
MDW–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to STL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to STL is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 251 miles (404 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).