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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3410
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1471
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1081
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN492
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2321
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1433
WN Southwest
B38M
10:00 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN852
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1541
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN209
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Chicago
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 35m nonstop 112 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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 112 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 16 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h35 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (16 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,947
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.

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 17
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 67%
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 35m to 2h 8m.

MEM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 15 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 35m to 2h 8m. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from MEM to MDW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, TOL, IND, PTK, SDF, CVG, PDK, TVC, CMH, FTY, TYS, GRR, DSM, DAY, HSV, BHM, CLE, GSP, AVL, AGS, MLU, OKC, SOP, ICT, DSI, PIT, MSY, SGR, AIK, IAD, EVV, UST, DWH, LEE, BLM, YYZ, GSO, TLH, TEB, FRG, ORL, BED, PIE, BTV, ILM, SRQ, VRB, CHS, ACY, APF, BDL, IAH, RSW, FXE, ROC, SUA, PBI, BJC, SAT, MAF, OPF, BCT, HDN, ASE, ABQ, JAC, PLS, SCF, TRM, PNS, SNA, ONT, CLD, RNO, SMF, MRY, PDX, SEA, SJC, OAK, SJU, SFO, ATL, MSP, AUS, ORD, DTW, BOS, BNA, DAL, DFW, DCA, PHX, CLT, MCO, EWR, BWI, TPA, LGA, PHL, HOU, DEN, FLL, RDU, LAS, LAX, ASG, MIA, STL, ORF, SBN 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.
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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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to MDW ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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