Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC–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.
SLC–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,256 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h-3h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→MDW | PVU→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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).
SLC–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SLC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to MDW is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,021 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and City of Colorado Springs Municipal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU).