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HOU–MDW · Nonstop
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 2h 31m, covering 938 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 05:00 to 21:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 31m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 938 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 6-7/day flights from HOU to MDW.
- First departure
- 05:00
- Last departure
- 21:25
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 26
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:0005:10 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to HOU flights — 6-7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for HOU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 44 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 2h 31m, based on the 938-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from Chicago?
Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 938 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Chicago?
The HOU–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights from IAH
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE