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

SRQ Airport Page →
1,037 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 12m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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WN3288
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2713
WN Southwest
738
7:10 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1394
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3720
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3879
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
CDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4653
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN249
WN Southwest
73H
1:40 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2899
WN Southwest
B38M
2:10 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2848
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SDF Louisville 4h 15m G4 → LXJWN Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 4h 19m LXJWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 21m EJAG4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 26m G4 → WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 41m G4WN → EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 4h 45m WN → EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 4h 48m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 57m G4 → WN Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,037 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

SRQ–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SRQ Routes MDW Routes SRQ Live Flights MDW Live Flights SRQ Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Carriers on this route

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 14 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h40-2h45 57% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, SRQ to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SDF ~4h 15m STL ~4h 19m BNA ~4h 21m CVG ~4h 26m ATL ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,067
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
SRQ → MDW
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
82%
Return
MDW → SRQ
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

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 5 1
Weekly flights 14 1 32
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 21m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago flights · Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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 40m gate to gate.
Facts

SRQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SRQ
Full nameSarasota Bradenton International Airport
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 SRQ to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SRQ to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louisville Muhammad Ali, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SRQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to MDW is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).