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WN 2861 Detroit to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2861 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 April 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN2861's most recent flight history:

WN 2861 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 06 09:20 09:19
Landed Late
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Apr 05 08:56 08:43
Landed
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Apr 04 08:29 08:27
Landed
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Apr 03 08:35 08:25
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Apr 02 08:41 08:32
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Southwest Airlines WN 2861 Detroit to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2861 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 WN2861 flight from Detroit to Chicago?

The average flight time from Detroit to Chicago is 52 minutes. The flight distance is 367 km / 228 miles and the average flight speed is 425 km/h / 264 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2861 Detroit to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2861 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN2861 arriving at?

Flight WN2861 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal A.

When was the latest WN2861 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, April 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 09:19.

How else can the flight WN2861 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2861, WN 2861, SWA 2861.

How often is flight WN2861 delayed?

On average, 40% of all WN2861 flights are delayed. The average delay is 28 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2861 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2861 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.

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WN2861 and Detroit DTW to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL4010, DL3734, DL5205, DL794

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3964, WN1318, DL3778, WN4173

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Chicago MDW.

WN2861 Southwest Airlines Flight: Detroit to Chicago Route Map

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