WN 1253 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1253 from St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN1253's most recent flight history:

WN 1253 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 18:46 19:29
Landed
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Jan 02 18:35 19:19
Landed
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Dec 30 18:34 19:26
Landed
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Dec 29 20:18 21:03
Delayed
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Dec 28 18:59 19:38
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 1253 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1253 connects St. Louis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1253 flight from St. Louis to Chicago?

The average flight time from St. Louis to Chicago is 45 minutes. The flight distance is 404 km / 251 miles and the average flight speed is 522 km/h / 325 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1253 St. Louis to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1253 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN1253 arriving at?

Flight WN1253 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal E.

When was the latest WN1253 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 19:29.

How else can the flight WN1253 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1253, WN 1253, SWA 1253.

How often is flight WN1253 delayed?

On average, 30% of all WN1253 flights are delayed. The average delay is 62 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1253 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1253 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our WN1253 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN1253 and St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from St. Louis STL: WN57, UA5523, WN4238, WN1722

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1031, WN1436, WN549, WN1419

All flights connecting St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW.

WN1253 Southwest Airlines Flight: St. Louis to Chicago Route Map

WN1253 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: St. Louis to Chicago
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