Fort Myers to Chicago (RSW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN164
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
8:51 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2752
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4043
WN Southwest
B38M
3:11 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1988
WN Southwest
B38M
7:25 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN932
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1327
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4301
WN Southwest
B38M
12:49 PM
CDT
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4690
WN Southwest
738
1:00 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3466
WN Southwest
B38M
1:03 PM
CDT
4:51 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Fort Myers to Chicago
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,107 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind 137 1-stop hubs

RSW–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,107 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 738, B38M 2h42-3h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 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, RSW to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
137
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,466
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 Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RSW→MDW PGD→MDW SRQ→MDW
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 22 2 11
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 56m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m to 3h 7m.

RSW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 42m to 3h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connections137 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 42m to 3h 7m. The route covers 1,107 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from RSW to MDW. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, BHM, HSV, TOL, PDK, LEX, OSU, HHH, LEE, ORL, PIE, SUS, TYS, UST, AGS, FTY, OCF, AIK, PTK, SUA, TCL, UES, PGD, ROG, USA, SRQ, SAV, TPA, PBI, BCT, EYW, YIP, CGF, BKL, CHO, MEM, DPA, MYR, FXE, GSP, YKF, MTH, OPF, CAK, CID, ILM, ATW, CTH, IAD, MQY, GRR, MMU, FRG, SGR, TEB, ORF, BED, MSY, GPT, GCM, FSD, OMA, ABE, MKC, HPN, NAS, AVP, ACY, SYR, HOU, ORH, ROC, DAL, HVN, RIC, ISP, BTV, YYZ, CUN, BJC, PLS, IAH, BVY, AUS, YOW, YUL, ASE, PUJ, SCF, YHZ, VNY, SNA, PHX, BUR, ORD, SJC, IND, SEA, LAX, CLT, MKE, SFO, CHS, CMH, MCO, DSM, MIA, DFW, STL, SDF, PIT, DEN, CVG, BWI, ATL, BNA, BUF, DTW, EWR, SLC, LGA, CLE, ALB, BDL, MSP, FLL, DCA, BOS, MCI, PHL, PVD, LAS, RDU, SBN, MHT, CXY and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, SRQ and OPF. 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 RSW to MDW

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RSW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to MDW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

137 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).