Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Houston (Hobby) to Chicago (Midway) now!
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Houston (Hobby) to Chicago (Midway) now!
Houston (Hobby), TX to Chicago (Midway), IL
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 19 travel days available.
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
We make bag-checking a breeze with our flexible baggage policy. Here’s how to make your journey even smoother:
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Distance | 937 miles |
| 101† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 5‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 4‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 4‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Houston (Hobby):
†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2024 and 5/31/2024. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2024 and 5/31/2024.
Everything may be bigger in Texas, but Texans will feel right at home when they trade Houston for Chicago—both are their respective states’ largest cities. Go big when you get to the City of the Big Shoulders and visit the tallest building in the Western hemisphere. The Willis Tower (locals still call it the Sears Tower) features the famous Skydeck Chicago Ledge, a glass outcropping 1,353 feet above the street below that’s sure to thrill (and make for some great selfies). Want to stay closer to terra firma? Grab a stuffed pizza from one of the big names in tourist cuisine, or chow down like a Chi-Town local and order yourself a thin-crust pie.
Depending on the time of year, Chicago has a range of indoor and outdoor activities, sights, and sounds to enjoy. Flora and fauna fans can visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, take a Metra train to the western suburbs to check out Brookfield Zoo, or take a different Metra line north of the city to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Chicago is lucky to experience each of the four seasons distinctly (sometimes all four in one day!), which means the foliage of the residential neighborhoods is a changing display year round. Neighborhoods throughout the city have thick canopies of trees over expansive parks and residential streets; be sure to take a stroll if you find yourself in Chi-Town in the fall to see the rainbow of foliage colors.
When you save on your flight from Houston (Hobby) to Chicago (Midway), you can spend your money on enjoying the destination rather than on upsells and fees.
1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.
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