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

RSW Airport Page →
1,107 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1243
WN Southwest
73H
5:10 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1439
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3665
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3469
WN Southwest
738
12:10 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN674
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3398
WN Southwest
738
5:10 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4120
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4085
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4151
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
EDT
2h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3016
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3481
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2845
WN Southwest
73H
9:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3325
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3224
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4764
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2881
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN997
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CMH Columbus 4h 25m MXWN EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 26m WN LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 30m WN LXJWN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 33m AFDLF9 WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 4h 45m WN WNWWI Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 45m MXWN EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 55m DLVSWS AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AABA WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 23m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Chicago
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,107 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

RSW–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,107 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h50-2h55 86%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – 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
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,035
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
RSW → MDW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → RSW
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → MDW delays →

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 7
Weekly flights 21 3 14
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 48m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 86%
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 50m gate to gate.

RSW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,107 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RSW to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John Glenn Columbus, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RSW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to MDW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).