Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,256 mi airlines 28/wk
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WN2950
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h
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WN1254
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h
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WN4471
WN Southwest
B38M
7:30 AM
MDT
11:25 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN3434
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
MDT
11:45 AM
CDT
3h
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WN2899
WN Southwest
73H
1:10 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
CDT
3h
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WN3214
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
MDT T1
5:49 PM
CDT
2h 49m
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WN1418
WN Southwest
B38M
2:44 PM
MDT
6:54 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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WN416
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
3h 30m
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WN744
WN Southwest
738
11:31 AM
CDT
1:51 PM
MDT
3h 20m
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WN2081
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WN866
WN Southwest
73H
9:45 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
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Salt Lake City to Chicago
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,256 mi 2h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 114 1-stop hubs

SLC–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,256 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h49-3h10 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SUS ~4h 0m APA ~4h 11m HDN ~4h 14m ASE ~4h 18m ATW ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,362
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → SLC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,256 mi / 2,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m to 3h 10m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,256 mi / 2,021 km
Flight time2h 38m to 3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 27 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 38m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,256 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SLC to MDW. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, APA, HDN, ASE, ATW, TEX, RIL, BJC, EGE, FTW, BZN, YIP, JAC, LIT, BOI, XNA, LCK, PNS, SCF, AGC, YYZ, TRM, BIL, SGR, ICT, VNY, ADS, AGS, BHM, APC, PDK, ROC, TEB, SNA, ESN, SAV, BTV, MMU, YVR, IAD, HPN, RIC, STS, LAL, RNO, UST, SRQ, ORH, BED, OPF, EUG, FXE, NAS, PBI, APF, BCT, ONT, BWI, DAL, SMF, HOU, OAK, CVG, TPA, OMA, SEA, DEN, TUL, ABQ, SFO, STL, TUS, IND, EWR, ATL, PHX, MIA, MSP, CLT, OKC, SDF, LAX, DFW, PDX, BNA, MCI, SAT, CMH, BOS, DTW, LAS, SAN, SJC, AUS, CLE, MCO, ORD, PIT, BUR, MSY, RSW, MKE, PSP, PHL, DCA, RDU, IAH, LGA, LGB, MEM, FLL, SJD, CUN and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLC to MDW

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SLC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to MDW ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,021 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.