Direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago
14 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h42m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3556 | 12:01a | 3h42m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3556 | 12:05a | 3h39m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3556 | 12:23a | 3h46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3782 | 1:00a | 3h36m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA717 | 5:47a | 3h29m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4579 | 5:51a | 3h42m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4579 | 5:57a | 3h48m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4530 | 8:22a | 3h34m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2499 | 9:25a | 3h31m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA957 | 10:51a | 3h55m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA957 | 11:11a | 3h37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3556 | 11:54p | 3h56m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3556 | 11:56p | 3h43m | Tue |
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The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h42m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Chicago?
Driving from San Francisco to Chicago takes about 31h 20m behind the wheel — roughly 2,131 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h42m.