Louisville to Chicago (SDF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SDF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h33 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Louisville
| Metric | SDF→MDW | LEX→MDW | CVG→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDF | – | 62 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | 29 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 50m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SDF: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
SDF–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SDF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDF to MDW is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).