Direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago
17 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h29m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Sacramento local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3716 | 12:02a | 3h28m | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3716 | 12:06a | 3h31m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3716 | 12:18a | 3h25m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA3716 | 12:27a | 3h32m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3715 | 5:43a | 3h30m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA3715 | 5:47a | 3h24m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4564 | 6:34a | 3h24m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3670 | 7:39a | 3h29m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA153 | 11:26a | 3h29m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3715 | 11:31a | 3h19m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA153 | 11:39a | 3h34m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3715 | 11:51a | 3h27m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 17 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SMF 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h29m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Chicago?
Driving from Sacramento to Chicago takes about 29h 57m behind the wheel — roughly 2,044 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h29m.