Norfolk to Chicago (ORF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 703 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h-2h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Norfolk
| Metric | ORF→MDW | RIC→MDW | SBY→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORF | – | 75 mi | 107 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 18 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 55m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORF: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
ORF–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORF to MDW
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORF to MDW is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Salisbury (SBY) and Washington (DCA).