Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago (SRQ–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,037 mi airlines 29/wk
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WN3293
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4424
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2580
WN Southwest
738
7:20 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN442
WN Southwest
738
12:05 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3983
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2707
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4425
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN858
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1839
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN865
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2019
WN Southwest
B38M
11:55 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1462
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1263
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1701
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2170
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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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Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 86 1-stop hubs

SRQ–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SRQ–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 29 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h45-3h 37%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (29 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, SRQ to MDW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,327
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
SRQ → MDW
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
75%
Return
MDW → SRQ
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SRQ→MDW PIE→MDW TPA→MDW
Distance from SRQ 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 29 1 71
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 16m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 37%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
SRQ: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 0m.

SRQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections86 hubs
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to MDW. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, DAY, PIE, SSI, APF, TYS, TUL, CHS, LCK, HHH, PBI, PIA, CGF, ECP, OPF, RSW, ERI, GSP, ATW, CAK, PDK, FNT, BCT, TEB, YYZ, IAD, PNS, HOU, GPT, BTV, MMU, SYR, ACK, BED, AUS, ADS, SAT, APA, RIL, ASE, EGE, ALB, SCF, TUS, SLC, JAC, SJU, OMA, PSP, SJC, SAC, ATL, CMH, DTW, CLT, RDU, SDF, IND, MIA, MCO, DSM, DAL, RIC, CVG, BDL, BNA, ROC, DFW, BWI, EWR, BOS, CLE, GRR, STL, MSP, MKE, LGA, BUF, PIT, PHL, ORD, DCA, PVD, DEN, MCI and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and PGD. 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 SRQ to MDW

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SRQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to MDW ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).