Chicago (MDW) to Wichita (ICT) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 589-mile flight takes about 1h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 589 mi · 948 km
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying MDW to ICT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 29,294 | 1h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ICT flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:05am and the last at 8:45pm. 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 4874Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:00pm | 20 | 95% |
| WN 1685Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 12:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4960Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:25pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 565Southwest Airlines | 8:45pm | 10:35pm | 12 | 42% |
Is MDW to ICT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 352 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (87%), those around 9pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 352 | 71% | 18 min | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 167 | 87% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 37 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 124 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 53 | 4,585 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 3,857 | |
| May 2026 | 57 | 5,732 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 7,644 | |
| July 2026 | 62 | 7,476 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.