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

SDF Airport Page →
272 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3609
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1537
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3817
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN872
WN Southwest
737
11:50 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3610
WN Southwest
B38M
2:30 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1947
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1929
WN Southwest
B38M
7:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2246
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN411
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3329
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3750
WN Southwest
9:08 PM
EDT
9:18 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1267
WN Southwest
B38M
7:40 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1362
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN670
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN3743
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN4473
WN Southwest
738
1:36 PM
CDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN4209
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN743
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2624
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN2829
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
CDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN4597
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 10m
50%
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
DTW Detroit 3h 31m AFDLKE AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 3h 40m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 28m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAAS WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AA WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 39m DLKEVS AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 5h 17m WN JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 21m WN EJAWN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 30m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Chicago
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 272 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind

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

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h10-1h15 76%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (23 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
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
SDF → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → SDF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
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 LEX→MDW CVG→MDW
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 4
Weekly flights 24 1 16
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 2m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 76%
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 1h 15m gate to gate.

SDF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SDF 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 LEX, CVG and LUK. 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 24 weekly departures, this is a well 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 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).