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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN769
WN Southwest
738
9:55 AM
PDT
3:30 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4013
WN Southwest
738
3:05 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Palm Springs to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,654 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 59 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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1 738 3h35 62%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 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, PSP to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,463
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
PSP → MDW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
46%
Return
MDW → PSP
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PSP→MDW ONT→MDW SNA→MDW
Distance from PSP 65 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 14 1
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 45m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 35m.

PSP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

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 35m. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PSP to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TUL, SUS, OMA, HDN, SNA, ASE, SCF, VNY, BNA, RIL, LIT, EGE, DSM, JAC, SAN, CGF, HOU, LNK, BOI, CLE, STS, ADS, GRR, DAL, PDK, YYZ, RNO, TEB, YVR, SAV, SRQ, GDL, IAD, IAH, BED, PBI, PHL, FXE, OPF, LGA, LAX, SFO, PDX, SJC, SMF, LAS, SEA, CLT, DEN, PHX, OAK, DFW, MSP, EWR, SLC, AUS, ORD and ATL. 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, SNA and SAN. 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 PSP to MDW

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 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 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 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), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).