Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 16 flights a week in July 2026. The 162-mile flight takes about 1h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 162 mi · 261 km
- Flight time
- 1h 1m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying IND to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 16 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 79,760 | 1h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to MDW flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 5:00pm. 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 1001Southwest Airlines | 6:45am | 6:45am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1395Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 2:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3010Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2071Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 5:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3834Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 5:05pm | 28 | 93% |
Is IND to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 741 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 6pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 741 | 78% | 12 min | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 259 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 105 | 92% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 92 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 159 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 76 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 24 | 44% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 58 | 6,157 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 6,598 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 6,869 | |
| November 2025 | 63 | 5,889 | |
| December 2025 | 69 | 7,202 | |
| January 2026 | 77 | 5,561 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 5,216 | |
| March 2026 | 74 | 8,047 | |
| April 2026 | 71 | 6,742 | |
| May 2026 | 63 | 6,040 | |
| June 2026 | 70 | 7,899 | |
| July 2026 | 71 | 7,695 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.