Direct flights from Philadelphia to Chicago
33 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from PHL to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h46m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Philadelphia local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1587 | 7:07a | 1h36m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA568 | 7:35a | 1h32m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3150 | 7:59a | 1h32m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3150 | 8:05a | 1h34m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2371 | 8:07a | 1h48m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3151 | 8:15a | 1h34m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2022 | 10:31a | 1h42m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2022 | 10:36a | 1h47m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA5120 | 11:09a | 1h47m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4652 | 11:10a | 1h36m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3003 | 12:00p | 1h36m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3151 | 12:22p | 1h30m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2356 | 1:07p | 1h52m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3151 | 1:22p | 1h32m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4337 | 2:08p | 1h48m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3152 | 2:34p | 1h48m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4440 | 2:35p | 1h49m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4337 | 2:44p | 1h57m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3152 | 2:48p | 1h42m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2371 | 3:52p | 1h49m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2371 | 3:58p | 1h46m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2371 | 6:12p | 1h47m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4337 | 6:49p | 1h46m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2811 | 7:04p | 1h44m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2811 | 7:05p | 1h48m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3152 | 9:54p | 1h52m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (MDW)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has 33 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of PHL 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 Philadelphia to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h46m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Driving from Philadelphia to Chicago takes about 11h 30m, covering roughly 759 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h46m.