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

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WN4424
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN4425
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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WN865
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN1462
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind 173 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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 173 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 10 7S7, B38M 2h50 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
173
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,503
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.
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 11 1 29
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 25m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 70% – –
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 27m to 2h 50m.
Facts

SRQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 27m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections173 hubs
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 approximately 2h 27m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to MDW. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ARR, XNA, CRG, LUK, CEU, ENW, OSU, PNS, PDK, UST, HHH, ORL, LEE, PIE, DAY, ALN, LEX, AGS, FDY, JVL, FWA, AIK, SAV, TOL, MRK, ISM, JAX, CGF, CID, JXN, ILM, MKE, SOP, LCK, ERI, DPA, TLH, SUA, TYS, CHS, PTK, AVL, BCT, FTY, SSI, USA, FXE, GSO, TMB, PGD, CHO, PBI, CAK, GSP, FNT, APF, ATW, EYW, FLL, YKF, CXO, IAD, SGR, OPF, MSY, PNE, CTH, EFD, MKC, MHH, VRB, TEB, GRB, TUL, SUS, BTV, RIC, ADS, ABE, MEM, BDR, FRG, HPN, GPT, MMU, ACK, ACY, BED, OKC, OXC, STP, TVC, SYR, HVN, DWH, YYZ, ISP, BVY, CUN, YOW, NAS, HOU, MHT, BJC, IAH, SAT, DAL, ASE, MBJ, RIL, APA, YUL, MTJ, EGE, BZN, TUS, SCF, JAC, TRM, SXM, BOI, CMH, ORD, SLC, SJU, SNA, PSP, EIS, SAN, RNO, OMA, SBA, LAS, APC, SJC, SAC, ATL, MCO, RDU, MCI, BNA, CLT, SDF, CVG, BWI, CLE, STL, BDL, IND, PIT, ROC, EWR, DSM, GRR, DTW, ALB, DFW, BOS, LGA, DCA, PHL, BUF, MSP, PVD, AUS, DEN, MIA, SBN, ECP, JWN, CQF, ODO and HCR. 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.
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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 SRQ to MDW

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SRQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to MDW ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

173 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ARR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).