Oakland to Chicago (OAK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1150
WN Southwest
738
5:45 AM
PDT T2
11:45 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3551
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 AM
PDT T2
11:55 AM
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4069
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 PM
PDT T2
5:55 AM+1
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3552
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 PM
PDT T2
6:00 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN192
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2484
WN Southwest
738
10:58 AM
CDT
1:31 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1743
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1394
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
CDT
12:20 AM+1
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1748
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
CDT
12:25 AM+1
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Oakland to Chicago
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,840 mi 4h nonstop +2h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 25 738, 73H, 7S7 4h-4h05 63%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (25 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, OAK to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,061
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
OAK → MDW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → OAK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,840 mi / 2,961 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 5m.

OAK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,840 mi / 2,961 km
Flight time4h to 4h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from OAK to MDW. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, STS, BZN, ASE, MKE, TEX, JAC, SAF, BNA, OMA, VNY, YIP, BJC, SNA, LNK, MEM, SFO, MSY, YVR, YYZ, SDF, EGE, EUG, IAD, CHS, DFW, HPN, BTV, TEB, ATL, PHL, BWI, BOS, OPF, PBI, FLL, MIA, BCT, PSP, PDX, ABQ, HOU, ONT, SEA, LAX, PHX, LAS, SAN, GDL, OKC, DEN, DAL, SLC, LGB, AUS, BUR, SJD and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and STS. 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 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).