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
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3696
WN Southwest
B38M
7:55 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1189
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN549
WN Southwest
737
6:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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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WN3333
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1097
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3541
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Norfolk to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 703 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 78 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 78 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 8 737, 7S7, B38M 2h05-2h10 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,175
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.

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 3 3
Weekly flights 8 7 42
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 2h
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 5m to 2h 10m.

ORF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance703 mi / 1,131 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connections78 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 5m to 2h 10m. The route covers 703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORF to MDW. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, SOP, PJC, CAK, RDU, IND, TEB, IAD, SUS, PDK, ACY, AIK, MEM, ISP, SAV, MMU, HPN, YYZ, HVN, TLH, CON, PIE, ISM, SUA, ECP, VRB, BCT, BTV, YUL, TMB, NAS, MHH, EYW, HOU, GPT, PBI, OPF, ASE, IAH, EGE, AUS, JAC, SNA, MRY, SJU, PVD, STT, MSP, CHS, TPA, PHL, ORD, MIA, BNA, DCA, BWI, CLT, DTW, ATL, RSW, PIT, MCO, LGA, DFW, DEN, DAL, FLL, EWR, CMH, BOS, BDL, JAX, MSY, LAX, LAS, PHX, CUN and SAN. 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 CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to MDW ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).