San Jose to Chicago (SJC–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,833 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1877
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
PDT TB
4:55 PM
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3720
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
PDT TB
5:10 PM
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1003
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
PDT TB
5:40 PM
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1142
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
PDT TB
5:55 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BBQ9720
BBQ BBQ
2:39 PM
PDT
8:17 PM
CDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4252
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 PM
PDT TB
5:00 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4447
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 PM
PDT TB
5:00 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3372
WN Southwest
B38M
10:14 AM
CDT
1:06 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1284
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN826
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1142
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4006
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 PM
CDT
10:40 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3385
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
CDT
11:00 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1204
WN Southwest
7S7
10:24 PM
CDT
12:34 AM+1
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Jose to Chicago
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,833 mi 3h 38m nonstop +2h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

SJC–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and BBQ lead the route. The flight covers 1,833 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 73H, 7M8, 7S7 4h-4h05 93%
BBQ BBQ 1 3h38 93%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ + WN (27 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, SJC to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,610
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
SJC → MDW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
68%
Return
MDW → SJC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SJC→MDW OAK→MDW SFO→MDW
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 27 25 22
Flight time 3h 38m 4h 3h 40m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,833 mi / 2,950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m to 4h 5m.

SJC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,833 mi / 2,950 km
Flight time3h 38m to 4h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 26 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 38m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,833 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BBQ and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SJC to MDW. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MTJ, STS, SUS, TEX, HDN, VNY, BZN, EGE, SAF, JAC, SCF, OMA, SNA, ASE, PGA, LNK, YIP, ADS, YVR, SDF, RNO, PDK, SAT, BUF, BNA, AGS, EUG, IAD, RDU, TEB, DCA, GSP, UST, SSI, SJD, BED, ZCL, APF, JAX, MCO, BOS, OPF, BJX, EWR, SRQ, PBI, FXE, FLL, BCT, MIA, ORD, ONT, DAL, BWI, PDX, MSP, HOU, SEA, LAX, LAS, SAN, PHX, AUS, DEN, ATL, LGB, DFW, MLM, SLC, BUR, PSP and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and STS. 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 SJC to MDW

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from BBQ and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to MDW ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,833 miles (2,950 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Santa Rosa (STS).