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

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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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WN3434
WN Southwest
738
7:45 AM
MDT T1
11:45 AM
CDT
3h
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WN2899
WN Southwest
737
10:33 AM
MDT T1
2:35 PM
CDT
3h 2m
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WN416
WN Southwest
738
10:15 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
MDT
3h 30m
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WN1333
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
CDT
11:00 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WN2081
WN Southwest
73H
9:45 PM
CDT
12:10 AM+1
MDT
3h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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Salt Lake City to Chicago
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,256 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead 170 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 3h. Beyond nonstop, 170 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 13 737, 738, 7M8 3h-3h02 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
170
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,403
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.
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 3h 0m to 3h 2m.
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 time3h to 3h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connections170 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 3h to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,256 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from SLC to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RVS, FTW, SUS, UES, MTJ, BJC, TEX, FSD, HDN, ASE, CID, APA, ATW, EGE, FNL, TOL, LNK, RIL, SAF, STP, FCM, IMT, MKC, BZN, LEX, OSU, LUK, BIL, SGU, CLL, YIP, JAC, PTK, XNA, SCF, BOI, LCK, PNS, DSI, LIT, AGC, MSO, SGR, SDF, TRM, ECP, PDK, TYS, GRR, VNY, ICT, GSO, ADS, APC, CLD, NUQ, ROC, BHM, SNA, MRY, PSP, CXO, MNZ, ABE, FRG, PNE, ESN, SAV, YEG, BED, AGS, BTV, TEB, SBA, OTH, YVR, HPN, BDR, RIC, MMU, IAD, IAH, SWF, STS, ISP, LAL, HVN, YYZ, RNO, UST, CHS, ORL, PIE, ORH, BDL, OCF, VRB, EUG, NAS, FXE, LGA, PBI, TMB, SRQ, EYW, SUA, BCT, OPF, SJD, APF, PLS, ORD, SXM, DTW, RDU, CLE, PIT, ONT, BWI, DFW, OKC, DAL, SMF, SEA, MIA, TPA, MKE, TUL, OAK, SFO, OMA, DEN, BOS, CVG, STL, LAS, MSP, EWR, ABQ, SAT, PHX, MCI, IND, AUS, MCO, PDX, SAN, LAX, BNA, HOU, HCR, LGB, BUR, CLT, CMH, ATL, MSY, TUS, SJC, DCA, MEM, PHL, RSW, SBN, FLL, CUN, PGA, JWN, CMA 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.
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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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to MDW ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,021 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

170 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RVS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.