Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee (MKE) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 80-mile flight takes about 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 80 mi · 129 km
- Flight time
- 44m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MDW to MKE
| 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 | 31,244 | 44m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MKE flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:10am and the last at 8:40pm. 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 2921Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 11:00am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1652Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:05am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4934Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:05am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 409Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 11:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 137Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 104Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 9:25pm | 24 | 33% |
Is MDW to MKE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 360 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (90%), those around 8pm the least (41%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 360 | 68% | 22 min | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 147 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 24 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 17 | 59% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 29 | 41% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 125 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4 | 467 | |
| October 2025 | 1 | 130 | |
| November 2025 | 1 | 1 | |
| March 2026 | 51 | 5,077 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 6,244 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 6,378 | |
| June 2026 | 62 | 6,573 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 6,374 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.