Direct flights from Louisville to Chicago
21 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SDF to MDW.
Flight time: about 51m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Louisville local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3609 | 8:44a | 50m | Thu, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3609 | 8:54a | 56m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1537 | 8:54a | 56m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3609 | 9:03a | 49m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1537 | 9:11a | 47m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3817 | 9:28a | 54m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA872 | 11:52a | 50m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 2:51p | 47m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 3:49p | 55m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 4:00p | 48m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 4:09p | 51m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 4:25p | 59m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3610 | 6:58p | 57m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1929 | 7:47p | 1h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2246 | 7:49p | 51m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2246 | 8:02p | 58m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3329 | 8:16p | 48m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3329 | 8:27p | 48m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA411 | 8:35p | 53m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (MDW)
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) has 21 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SDF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Louisville to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 51m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Chicago?
Driving from Louisville to Chicago takes about 4h 37m, covering roughly 298 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 51m.