Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Houston
34 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to HOU.
Flight time: about 2h12m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago Midway local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2731 | 5:30a | 2h14m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2731 | 5:37a | 2h13m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1151 | 7:25a | 2h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3295 | 7:29a | 2h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA282 | 7:41a | 2h8m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA282 | 7:45a | 2h14m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3950 | 7:54a | 2h10m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3950 | 7:59a | 1h59m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3295 | 9:21a | 2h1m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2733 | 10:29a | 2h7m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2733 | 10:37a | 2h3m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 10:54a | 2h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 11:08a | 2h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1637 | 11:41a | 2h12m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 11:57a | 2h16m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA430 | 1:09p | 2h18m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA430 | 1:41p | 2h16m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA298 | 2:10p | 2h16m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA298 | 2:29p | 2h17m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1194 | 5:07p | 2h1m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 5:46p | 2h16m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2733 | 5:48p | 2h8m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2733 | 6:04p | 2h2m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 6:19p | 2h12m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4709 | 7:01p | 2h1m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2733 | 7:14p | 2h2m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA207 | 8:59p | 2h17m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA207 | 9:23p | 1h59m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Houston (HOU)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 34 nonstop flights a week to Houston (HOU), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MDW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago Midway to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Houston (HOU) takes about 2h12m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to Houston?
Driving from Chicago Midway to Houston takes about 16h 17m behind the wheel — roughly 1,084 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h12m.