MSP (Minneapolis) to MDW (Chicago) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.MSP → MDW
MSP (Minneapolis) to MDW (Chicago)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 85% vs SkyWest Airlines at 83%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 85% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 83%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MSP
84% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MDW
78% on timeWhen flights into MDW are late, the average delay is 56 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MDW: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.