Memphis to Chicago (MEM–MDW) — 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.
MEM–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 73H, 7S7 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Memphis
| Metric | MEM→MDW | LIT→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEM | – | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – |
Travel Essentials
MEM: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
MEM–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEM to MDW
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEM to MDW is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).