Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 47 flights a week in July 2026. The 404-mile flight takes about 1h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 404 mi · 650 km
- Flight time
- 1h 19m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MCI to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 47 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 243,161 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to MDW flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:10am and the last at 8:10pm. 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 2139Southwest Airlines | 5:10am | 6:30am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2681Southwest Airlines | 5:35am | 6:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2522Southwest Airlines | 6:15am | 7:35am | 24 | 83% |
| WN 759Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 9:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 294Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4829Southwest Airlines | 10:20am | 11:45am | 16 | 69% |
| WN 2523Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 12:20pm | 20 | 90% |
| WN 856Southwest Airlines | 12:55pm | 2:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2525Southwest Airlines | 2:35pm | 4:00pm | 24 | 67% |
| WN 2604Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:10pm | 16 | 80% |
| WN 3473Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 6:55pm | 24 | 83% |
| WN 1015Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4630Southwest Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:30pm | 20 | 80% |
Is MCI to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,112 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 4pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,112 | 80% | 11 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 | 230 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 61 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 174 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 136 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 44 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 269 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 67 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 66 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 117 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 159 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 190 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 122 | 61% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 160 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 131 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 129 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 193 | 24,410 | |
| September 2025 | 178 | 22,163 | |
| October 2025 | 198 | 23,725 | |
| November 2025 | 151 | 16,815 | |
| December 2025 | 166 | 17,719 | |
| January 2026 | 153 | 13,236 | |
| February 2026 | 136 | 13,042 | |
| March 2026 | 178 | 18,618 | |
| April 2026 | 171 | 19,636 | |
| May 2026 | 178 | 21,905 | |
| June 2026 | 196 | 25,028 | |
| July 2026 | 207 | 26,864 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.