Memphis to Chicago (MEM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2694
WN Southwest
7M8
5:05 AM
CDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3410
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2321
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3180
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1081
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1585
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1433
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN852
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN423
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1712
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN209
WN Southwest
7S7
9:05 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2174
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Chicago
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 11m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

MEM–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h35-1h40 40%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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, MEM to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,104
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
MEM → MDW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
54%
Return
MDW → MEM
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MEM→MDW LIT→MDW
Distance from MEM 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 29
Flight time 1h 11m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Memphis.
MEM: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 40m.

MEM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 11m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 11m to 1h 40m. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MEM to MDW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CMH, FTY, DSM, PDK, BHM, ECP, CLE, MLU, AGS, DAY, OKC, MSY, UST, TEB, PIE, MAF, CHS, BTV, ICT, SAT, PBI, BDL, BED, OPF, HDN, ASE, BCT, SCF, PNS, PDX, RDU, RNO, SNA, ONT, SEA, SMF, OAK, SJC, IAH, SJU, SFO, ATL, EWR, AUS, MSP, CVG, BOS, DAL, STL, CLT, BNA, DCA, HOU, PHX, ORD, DFW, DTW, BWI, DEN, TPA, MCO, LGA, MIA, FLL, LAX, PHL, LAS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. 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 MEM to MDW

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to MDW ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).