St Louis to Chicago (STL–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.
STL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 251 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 65 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h12 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from St Louis
| Metric | STL→MDW | SPI→MDW | COU→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STL | – | 84 mi | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 31m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
STL: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
STL–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STL to MDW
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to MDW is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 251 miles (404 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Eppley Airfield and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Columbia (COU) and Marion (MWA).