Direct flights from Tampa to Chicago
23 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from TPA to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h20m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Tampa local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4604 | 5:29a | 2h12m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1851 | 7:23a | 2h17m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1963 | 7:29a | 2h23m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3943 | 7:37a | 2h16m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA802 | 7:49a | 2h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3943 | 7:52a | 2h24m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3943 | 8:30a | 2h24m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3943 | 11:10a | 2h22m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4445 | 11:17a | 2h9m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3943 | 11:21a | 2h14m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA591 | 11:56a | 2h24m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA591 | 12:36p | 2h20m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA591 | 1:11p | 2h25m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3944 | 5:37p | 2h14m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3944 | 5:50p | 2h26m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2746 | 6:03p | 2h13m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3944 | 6:09p | 2h23m | Tue, Wed, Sat |
| Southwest SWA3944 | 7:37p | 2h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2896 | 8:22p | 2h14m | Thu |
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The route
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Nonstop from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (MDW)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has 23 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of TPA 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h20m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Chicago?
Driving from Tampa to Chicago takes about 17h 22m behind the wheel — roughly 1,181 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h20m.