Louisville to Chicago (SDF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 39 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Louisville
| 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% | – | – |
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 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).