Providence/Warwick to Chicago (PVD–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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840 mi airlines 37/wk
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WN2549
WN Southwest
B38M
6:50 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3376
WN Southwest
B38M
7:33 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2654
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4306
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1401
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3974
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4307
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3310
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4015
WN Southwest
73H
1:22 AM
CDT
4:38 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2574
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3416
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2872
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN757
WN Southwest
73H
1:02 PM
CDT
4:04 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2078
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN771
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1593
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3508
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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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Providence/Warwick to Chicago
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 840 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

PVD–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 840 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVD–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 37 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h20-2h40 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (37 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, PVD to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,303
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
PVD → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
62%
Return
MDW → PVD
13%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
13%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PVD delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Providence/Warwick

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PVD→MDW ORH→MDW BOS→MDW
Distance from PVD 44 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 37 1 49
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 13m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PVD with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Providence/Warwick.
PVD: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Providence/Warwick, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
840 mi / 1,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 40m.

PVD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Providence/Warwick to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance840 mi / 1,352 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: PVD
IATA / ICAOPVD / KPVD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 40m. The route covers 840 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from PVD to MDW. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, YIP, LGA, IAD, MSP, GSP, MSY, APF, FXE, PBI, BCT, HOU, MIA, BJC, JAC, PLS, DEN, LAS, OAK, SJC, FLL, DTW, SJU, SRQ, CHS, RDU, CLT, BWI, RSW, DCA, ATL, TPA, MCO, CVG, ORD, BNA, PHL, RIC, SAV, PIT, PGD and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Providence/Warwick.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PVD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORH, BOS and BED. 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 PVD to MDW

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVD to MDW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 840 miles (1,352 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Worcester (ORH), Boston (BOS) and Bedford (BED).