Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 480-mile flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 480 mi · 772 km
- Flight time
- 1h 31m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 68%
Airlines flying MEM 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 | 70,582 | 1h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to MDW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:15am and the last at 3:25pm. 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 2851Southwest Airlines | 5:15am | 6:50am | 28 | 89% |
| WN 4769Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 22Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 4:55pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 4662Southwest Airlines | 3:25pm | 5:00pm | 12 | 83% |
Is MEM to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 675 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 675 | 83% | 10 min | 1.8% |
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 | 173 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 73 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 82 | 94% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 18 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 179 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 100 | 61% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 21 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 57 | 6,356 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 6,460 | |
| October 2025 | 58 | 7,126 | |
| November 2025 | 52 | 5,659 | |
| December 2025 | 58 | 5,701 | |
| January 2026 | 38 | 3,211 | |
| February 2026 | 42 | 3,580 | |
| March 2026 | 55 | 5,786 | |
| April 2026 | 61 | 5,621 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 7,549 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 6,461 | |
| July 2026 | 62 | 7,072 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.