Louisville to Chicago (SDF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3146
WN Southwest
737
7:20 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1407
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2816
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN143
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3093
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN300
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3305
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2035
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2416
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN833
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3360
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN733
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN533
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3374
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1324
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4536
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2837
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3376
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1678
WN Southwest
B38M
6:52 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Louisville to Chicago
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 272 mi 0h 48m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

SDF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 39 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h15-1h20 40%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (39 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, SDF to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,873
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
SDF → MDW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → SDF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SDF→MDW CVG→MDW IND→MDW
Distance from SDF 84 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 40 28 35
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 10m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
272 mi / 437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m to 1h 20m.

SDF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time0h 48m to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 48m to 1h 20m. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from SDF to MDW. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CLE, TUL, MEM, YYZ, OMA, DEC, MSY, VPS, IAD, SYR, FAR, PIE, ALB, BDL, APF, PBI, FXE, MTJ, EGE, ASE, ABQ, SAT, RDU, ONT, VNY, TUS, SAN, SNA, ORD, LAX, LGB, BUR, PDX, OAK, YVR, SJC, SJU, ATL, IAH, HOU, CLT, BNA, MIA, MCO, DTW, BWI, PGD, TPA, RSW, DAL, DCA, MSP, DFW, LGA, SRQ, DEN, BOS, PHL, PHX, FLL, EWR and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, IND and DAY. 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 SDF to MDW

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MDW ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Dayton (DAY).