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STL–MDW · Nonstop
St. Louis (St. Louis Lambert International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 6m, covering 251 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 05:40 to 21:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 6m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 251 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from St. Louis to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 5-6/day flights from STL to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at STL.
- First departure
- 05:40
- Last departure
- 21:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 21
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 5-6/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 05:40 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to STL flights — 5-6/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for STL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 41 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 St. Louis to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 6m, based on the 251-mile flying distance.
How far is St. Louis from Chicago?
St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (MDW) is about 251 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from St. Louis to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (MDW), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from St. Louis to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from St. Louis to Chicago?
The STL–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
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