Omaha to Chicago (OMA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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422 mi airlines 49/wk
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WN1388
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN2488
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1700
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2066
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
CDT
1:02 PM
CDT
1h 22m
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WN3844
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN462
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2581
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4123
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2157
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3444
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1050
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1310
WN Southwest
B38M
10:10 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3663
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3329
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN743
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2609
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1775
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1292
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2127
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN222
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
CDT
10:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4024
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Omaha to Chicago
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 22m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

OMA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OMA–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 49 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h22-1h35 36%
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 (49 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, OMA to MDW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,636
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
OMA → MDW
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
82%
Return
MDW → OMA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric OMA→MDW LNK→MDW DSM→MDW
Distance from OMA 55 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 49 1 28
Flight time 1h 22m 1h 23m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 22m to 1h 35m.

OMA–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 22m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 50 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 22m to 1h 35m. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from OMA to MDW. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIA, DSM, LNK, IND, CVG, MKE, SUS, YIP, FTW, YYZ, EGE, HDN, IAD, BJC, ASE, GSP, TEB, SAF, RIL, HPN, PHL, JAX, EWR, PIE, SCF, APF, JAC, FXE, TPA, TUS, PBI, PSP, APC, OAK, RNO, SJC, IAH, SRQ, PGD, STL, DAL, ATL, MSP, SEA, DEN, MCO, DFW, BNA, DTW, HOU, PHX, LAX, LAS, SLC, LGA, CLT, DCA, MIA, ORD, FLL, SAN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, DSM and MCI. 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 OMA to MDW

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

OMA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to MDW ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Des Moines (DSM) and Kansas City (MCI).