Oakland to Chicago (OAK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OAK–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,840 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 738, 73H, 7S7 | 4h-4h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→MDW | SFO→MDW | SJC→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 29 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 22 | 27 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 40m | 3h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OAK: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
OAK–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OAK to MDW
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
OAK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to MDW ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,961 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).