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Among airlines operating Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Louisville and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $295 round-trip, compared to $625 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $228 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

A nonstop flight from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 16m, covering 271 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $851. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport is 1 hour behind Louisville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport range from $215 to $390, with an average of $295 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.