WN 1853 Detroit to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1853 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN1853's most recent flight history:

WN 1853 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 17:42 17:27
Landed
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May 23 17:41 17:25
Landed
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May 16 17:29 17:18
Landed
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May 09 17:13 17:00
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Apr 25 17:23 17:14
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Southwest Airlines WN 1853 Detroit to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1853 connects Detroit, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1853 flight from Detroit to Chicago?

The average flight time from Detroit to Chicago is 47 minutes. The flight distance is 367 km / 228 miles and the average flight speed is 469 km/h / 291 mph.

How many WN1853 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight WN1853 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1853 Detroit to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1853 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1853 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 17:27.

How else can the flight WN1853 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1853, WN 1853, SWA 1853.

How often is flight WN1853 delayed?

On average, 57% of all WN1853 flights are delayed. The average delay is 10 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1853 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1853 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 WN1853 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN1853 and Detroit DTW to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL1133, DL944, OO4166, DL5245

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1093, WN3665, WN2935, WN1459

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Chicago MDW.

WN1853 Southwest Airlines Flight: Detroit to Chicago Route Map

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