San Luis Obispo to Chicago (SBP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SBP and MDW. Nearest airports to SBP with scheduled service: Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 148 mi) · Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 155 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 163 mi)
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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 9 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 45m AA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 4m AVCMOS → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 12m AVCMUA → EJAWN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 18m AS → LXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 19m AS → LXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 15m AS → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 8h 17m ASAYQR → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 21h 28m AA → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Luis Obispo to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SBP and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SBP Routes MDW Routes SBP Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to San Luis Obispo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
PHX ~5h 45m DEN ~5h 46m LAX ~6h 4m SFO ~6h 12m SAN ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
551
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBP → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
MDW → SBP
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Luis Obispo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SBP→MDW SBA→MDW MRY→MDW
Distance from SBP – 72 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 5
Weekly flights – 1 1
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago flights · Monterey (MRY) to Chicago flights · Fresno (FAT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBP 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 San Luis Obispo.
SBP: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

SBP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Luis Obispo to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBP
Full nameSan Luis County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 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 SBP to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Luis Obispo.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SBP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, MRY and FAT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).