WN 2542 Kansas City to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2542 from Kansas City International Airport MCI to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 4th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN2542's most recent flight history:

WN 2542 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 12:53 13:50
Landed
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Jun 03 13:34 14:35
Landed Late
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Jun 02 12:19 13:22
Landed
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Jun 01 13:37 14:39
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 2542 Kansas City to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2542 connects Kansas City, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Kansas City International Airport MCI and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN2542 flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

The average flight time from Kansas City to Chicago is 1 hour. The flight distance is 650 km / 404 miles and the average flight speed is 643 km/h / 399 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2542 Kansas City to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2542 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN2542 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:50.

How else can the flight WN2542 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2542, WN 2542, SWA 2542.

How often is flight WN2542 delayed?

On average, 25% of all WN2542 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2542 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2542 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 WN2542 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN2542 and Kansas City MCI to Chicago MDW Flights

This is a multi leg flight of Southwest Airlines WN2542. Previous leg is Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City

Other flights departing from Kansas City MCI: AA5142, WN892, WN2893, UA4687

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1564, WN1119, WN2206, WN538

All flights connecting Kansas City MCI to Chicago MDW.

WN2542 Southwest Airlines Flight: Kansas City to Chicago Route Map

WN2542 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Kansas City to Chicago
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