Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 632-mile flight takes about 1h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 632 mi · 1,017 km
- Flight time
- 1h 54m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying RDU to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 111,220 | 1h 54m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to MDW flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:20am and the last at 6:45pm. 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 3353Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 9:10am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 396Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 9:15am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2516Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 2:05pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 1797Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:15pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 3738Southwest Airlines | 3:50pm | 4:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3822Southwest Airlines | 4:40pm | 5:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3355Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 7:40pm | 24 | 50% |
Is RDU to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 960 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (99%), those around 7pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 960 | 77% | 14 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 | 98 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 70 | 99% | |
| 7am to 8am | 52 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 141 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 47 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 30 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 125 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 20 | 55% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 22 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 38 | 87% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 131 | 67% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 146 | 54% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 23 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 92 | 11,015 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 10,452 | |
| October 2025 | 80 | 10,334 | |
| November 2025 | 82 | 8,011 | |
| December 2025 | 89 | 9,908 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 4,722 | |
| February 2026 | 55 | 4,121 | |
| March 2026 | 60 | 7,740 | |
| April 2026 | 72 | 9,264 | |
| May 2026 | 79 | 10,450 | |
| June 2026 | 88 | 12,490 | |
| July 2026 | 90 | 12,713 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.