Palm Springs to Chicago (PSP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Palm Springs to Chicago
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,654 mi 3h 3m nonstop +2h ahead 108 1-stop hubs

PSP–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,654 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PSP–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,349
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PSP→MDW ONT→MDW CLD→MDW
Distance from PSP – 65 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 7 –
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 40m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
PSP: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 3h 12m.
Facts

PSP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 3m to 3h 12m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections108 hubs
Origin: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 3m to 3h 12m. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PSP to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, SNA, UGN, SCF, BJC, FWA, SAF, ASE, VNY, APA, HDN, MKC, CLD, STP, RIL, SUS, EGE, FNL, TUL, DPA, LIT, OMA, ATW, PTK, SBA, TVC, DSM, YIP, BZN, SGR, TUS, DAL, CGF, JAC, LNK, BNA, SAN, MRY, APC, BUR, LBF, NUQ, MCI, BOI, ADS, CLE, OKC, BHM, AVL, DTW, PDK, PIT, AGS, RNO, STS, HOU, GRR, IAH, DCA, TEB, MYR, SAV, RDU, ORD, IAD, YVR, HPN, EUG, BED, VRB, ALB, ORL, CLT, TPA, YYZ, GDL, YEG, BCT, APF, PHL, YUL, SRQ, LGA, PBI, FXE, BOS, MTH, OPF, GCM, JAX, DFW, LAX, AUS, SMF, SFO, OAK, LAS, DEN, SEA, PHX, PDX, SLC, MSP, EWR, ANE, SJC, ATL and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, CLD and SNA. 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 PSP to MDW

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PSP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to MDW ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).