WN256 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Houston to Chicago (SWA256)

Southwest Airlines' Houston–Chicago flight covers 1,510 km (938 mi). Its timetable allows 2 h 35 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 30 September 2026, landed on time.

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WN 256 Houston to Chicago Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 3rd, 2026). Latest flight: September 30th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 256 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Houston to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 30 HOU MDW 10:09 12:20 Landed Track >
Sep 29 HOU MDW 10:00 12:12 Landed Track >
Sep 27 HOU MDW 08:27 10:34 Landed Track >
Sep 23 HOU MDW 10:10 12:18 Landed Track >
Sep 22 HOU MDW 10:32 12:34 Landed Late Track >
Sep 20 HOU MDW 08:33 10:34 Landed Track >
Sep 16 HOU MDW 09:49 11:47 Landed Track >
Sep 15 HOU MDW 10:04 12:09 Landed Track >
Sep 13 HOU MDW 08:48 10:54 Landed Track >
Sep 09 HOU MDW 10:13 12:25 Landed Track >

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About WN 256

Route
Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance
1,510 km (938 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 5 min
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
19 min

WN 256 FAQ

How long is the WN256 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 35 min. Houston to Chicago is 1,510 km (938 mi).
How often is WN256 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
What other flight numbers does WN256 have?
Also listed as SWA256 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 256.

WN256 and Houston HOU to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN2666, WN380, WN748

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN487, WN4496, WN1332

All flights connecting Houston HOU to Chicago MDW.