WN 542 Columbus to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN542's most recent flight history:

WN 542 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 29 14:00 13:48
Landed
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Oct 28 13:43 13:33
Landed
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Oct 22 13:58 13:49
Landed
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Oct 21 13:55 13:48
Landed
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Oct 15 13:56 13:50
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Southwest Airlines WN 542 Columbus to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 connects Columbus, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Port Columbus International Airport CMH and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN542 flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The average flight time from Columbus to Chicago is 52 minutes. The flight distance is 454 km / 282 miles and the average flight speed is 524 km/h / 326 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 Columbus to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN542 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:48.

How else can the flight WN542 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA542, WN0542, WN 542, SWA 542.

How often is flight WN542 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN542 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN542 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN542 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 WN542 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN542 and Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: WN2056, WN2852, AA4400, AA5663

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN561, WN3009, WN1544, WN4131

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW.

WN542 Southwest Airlines Flight: Columbus to Chicago Route Map

WN542 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Columbus to Chicago
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