Direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago
All flights from MSY to MDW non-stop. There are direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), Louisiana, USA to Chicago Midway International (MDW), Illinois, USA with Southwest Airlines. 27 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 05:00 to 22:15 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 831 miles (1337 km). Flight time ranges from 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Flight schedule from New Orleans to Chicago with Southwest Airlines
This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Southwest Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-02
New Orleans to Chicago scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between MSY and MDW.
MSY - MDW route facts
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Distance831 miles (1337 km)
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Flight time2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 25 minutes
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Airline
Southwest -
Airline alliancesLow-cost carrier
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CabinsEconomy
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AircraftBoeing 737MAX 8 Passenger, Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
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