Wichita (ICT) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 589-mile flight takes about 1h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 589 mi · 948 km
- Flight time
- 1h 38m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying ICT to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 33,264 | 1h 38m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ICT to MDW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:10am and the last at 3:10pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 973Southwest Airlines | 5:10am | 6:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2043Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:15am | 24 | 96% |
| WN 4150Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2044Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 5:00pm | 24 | 79% |
Is ICT to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 352 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (96%), those around 4pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 352 | 88% | 9 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 171 | 96% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 26 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 117 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 24 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 50 | 4,516 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 5,098 | |
| May 2026 | 58 | 7,527 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 7,931 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 8,192 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.