Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Eppley Airfield to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 423-mile flight takes about 1h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 423 mi · 681 km
- Flight time
- 1h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying OMA to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 157,492 | 1h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
OMA to MDW flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:35am and the last at 6:20pm. 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 1780Southwest Airlines | 5:35am | 7:00am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2883Southwest Airlines | 7:55am | 9:20am | 28 | 96% |
| WN 3307Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 11:55am | 12 | 64% |
| WN 2122Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 12:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3459Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 1:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 680Southwest Airlines | 1:10pm | 2:35pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 4837Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 4:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 701Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 4:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4717Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:45pm | 14 | 79% |
Is OMA to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,317 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 4pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,317 | 81% | 10 min | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 212 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 147 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 31 | 97% | |
| 10am to 11am | 234 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 42 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 52 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 87 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 30 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 183 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 136 | 55% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 100 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 126 | 14,867 | |
| September 2025 | 119 | 14,858 | |
| October 2025 | 123 | 14,441 | |
| November 2025 | 109 | 10,479 | |
| December 2025 | 120 | 12,411 | |
| January 2026 | 93 | 8,928 | |
| February 2026 | 79 | 8,125 | |
| March 2026 | 104 | 11,617 | |
| April 2026 | 106 | 13,405 | |
| May 2026 | 106 | 14,890 | |
| June 2026 | 114 | 16,542 | |
| July 2026 | 117 | 16,929 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.