Direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago
46 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from PHX to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h56m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Phoenix local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3224 | 12:41a | 3h | Wed, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3429 | 12:48a | 2h57m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3224 | 1:02a | 2h59m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3224 | 1:08a | 2h46m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3429 | 1:44a | 2h56m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA820 | 6:15a | 2h56m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4363 | 6:24a | 2h58m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4363 | 6:27a | 2h50m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3425 | 6:46a | 3h3m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4363 | 6:58a | 2h54m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4413 | 7:55a | 2h58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3427 | 8:28a | 2h58m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1343 | 8:35a | 3h5m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1129 | 8:39a | 2h53m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3427 | 8:49a | 2h52m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA371 | 9:08a | 2h58m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4663 | 10:23a | 2h54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3221 | 10:27a | 2h49m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4245 | 10:33a | 3h4m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3221 | 11:02a | 2h50m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4663 | 11:06a | 2h54m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4663 | 12:29p | 2h52m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2824 | 12:40p | 2h55m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4978 | 12:46p | 2h47m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2824 | 12:48p | 2h55m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1181 | 12:55p | 2h52m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2012 | 2:08p | 2h55m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2012 | 2:20p | 2h57m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA574 | 3:30p | 2h56m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3461 | 3:31p | 2h57m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3461 | 3:35p | 3h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3427 | 4:21p | 2h57m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4978 | 4:25p | 2h55m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2638 | 4:58p | 2h58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4978 | 5:11p | 3h | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2206 | 5:19p | 2h56m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1129 | 5:58p | 2h59m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1129 | 6:39p | 2h56m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1129 | 6:47p | 2h52m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1129 | 7:44p | 2h57m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3961 | 8:39p | 2h51m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3428 | 9:00p | 2h49m | Thu |
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The route
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Nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (MDW)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has 46 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of PHX 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 Phoenix to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h56m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Chicago?
Driving from Phoenix to Chicago takes about 25h 50m behind the wheel — roughly 1,752 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h56m.