Norfolk to Chicago (ORF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2015
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN3696
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN549
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN2801
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1960
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN2211
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN508
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h
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WN174
WN Southwest
737
12:45 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN3397
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h
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WN2160
WN Southwest
737
1:30 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN3333
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3541
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Norfolk to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 703 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

ORF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 703 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h10-2h20 100%
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 (14 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, ORF to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,712
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
ORF → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → ORF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ORF→MDW RIC→MDW DCA→MDW
Distance from ORF 75 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 81
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 5m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
703 mi / 1,131 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m.

ORF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance703 mi / 1,131 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m. The route covers 703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORF to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOP, STL, PIT, CAK, IND, RDU, IAD, TEB, HPN, MEM, PIE, PDK, NAS, BCT, HOU, ASE, EGE, IAH, DTW, MSP, TPA, RSW, ATL, DCA, ORD, MCO, DEN, CLT, BNA, MIA, BWI, LGA, DFW, DAL, BDL, EWR, JAX, FLL, PHL, BOS, MSY, LAS, PHX and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, DCA and IAD. 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 ORF to MDW

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to MDW ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).