Pittsburgh to Chicago (PIT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3940
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2209
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1348
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3299
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1360
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3832
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2661
WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3108
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3942
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1550
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN8849
WN Southwest
12:17 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN1125
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN994
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1181
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1905
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pittsburgh to Chicago
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 401 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 80 1-stop hubs

PIT–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 401 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30 75%
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 (40 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, PIT to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,569
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
PIT → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
51%
Return
MDW → PIT
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PIT→MDW CAK→MDW CLE→MDW
Distance from PIT 70 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 40 40
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 5m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of PIT with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
401 mi / 646 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.

PIT–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance401 mi / 646 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 43 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 401 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from PIT to MDW. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSU, ERI, CVG, BUF, YYZ, TEB, SDF, BTV, HPN, IAD, ROC, RIC, PDK, MEM, PNS, LNS, SYR, BED, DSM, SSI, HHH, OMA, GSP, NAS, FTW, VPS, PIE, ASE, PBI, LNK, FXE, MTJ, EGE, BCT, SCF, SJU, CUN, SJC, SEA, DTW, PUJ, ATL, AUS, MSP, RDU, CLT, SRQ, DCA, STL, BWI, FLL, RSW, SAV, BNA, CHS, BDL, PVD, MCO, LGA, ORD, MIA, TPA, DEN, EWR, CLE, SLC, DFW, PHL, SFO, BOS, JAX, CMH, DAL, LAS, IAH, HOU, PHX, MSY, LAX and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, CLE and ERI. 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 PIT to MDW

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PIT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to MDW ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 401 miles (646 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OSU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Cleveland (CLE) and Erie (ERI).