Distance From David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, DWH - MDW Distance

The distance from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 920 miles or 1480 kilometers or 799 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Houston ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Chicago takes around 2 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Houston, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 2 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DWH - MDW

Kilometers		1480 km
Statute Miles		920 miles
Nautical Miles		799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 6 minutes

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - DWH to MDW Flight Path

Location of David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DWH - MDW

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2025-12-06, 00:26:40 CST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-06, 00:26:40 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH / KDWH) Houston, United States

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States