IAH (Houston) to MDW (Chicago) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 92 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.IAH → MDW
IAH (Houston) to MDW (Chicago)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 67%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 83% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 67%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from IAH
79% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MDW
80% on timeWhen flights into MDW are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MDW: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.