Dallas (DAL) to Chicago (MDW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 794 miles (1,278 km) apart. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Tulsa and Kansas City and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DAL to MDW
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

DAL to MDW with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Tulsa (TUL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Memphis (MEM)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way


DAL to MDW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DAL to MDW?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago (MDW).
How far is Dallas from Chicago by plane?
Dallas (DAL) and Chicago (MDW) are 794 miles (1,278 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DAL to MDW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DAL to MDW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Dallas and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Tulsa (TUL), Kansas City (MCI), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Memphis (MEM). On 31 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.