Direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago

19 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to MDW.

Flight time: about 1h54m nonstop

Which days does it fly?

When does it fly?

Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.

Flight	Departs	Duration	Days
Southwest SWA1949	5:12a	2h	Mon, Fri
Southwest SWA1949	5:21a	1h49m	Thu
Southwest SWA2150	6:22a	2h4m	Sun
Southwest SWA2945	7:23a	2h2m	Sat
Southwest SWA1585	7:39a	1h54m	Tue–Wed
Southwest SWA2357	8:06a	1h47m	Fri
Southwest SWA2357	8:17a	1h54m	Mon
Southwest SWA562	9:21a	1h50m	Sun
Southwest SWA2357	10:01a	1h52m	Thu
Southwest SWA1585	11:13a	2h4m	Sat
Southwest SWA4486	1:23p	1h51m	Tue
Southwest SWA4486	1:26p	2h2m	Wed
Southwest SWA4974	4:12p	2h2m	Mon
Southwest SWA4974	4:48p	1h57m	Fri
Southwest SWA4974	5:04p	1h47m	Thu
Southwest SWA2361	5:45p	1h47m	Sun
Southwest SWA2999	8:58p	2h	Sun

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The route

One hop: MSY → MDW

Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (MDW)

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 19 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.

This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.

Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h54m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Chicago?

Driving from New Orleans to Chicago takes about 13h 33m, covering roughly 926 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h54m.

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