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WN561 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Cincinnati to Chicago (SWA561)

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WN 561 Cincinnati to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today September 2nd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN561's most recent flight history:

WN 561 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 29 08:24 08:07
Landed
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Aug 22 08:32 08:15
Landed
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Aug 15 08:19 08:07
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Aug 08 08:30 08:15
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Southwest Airlines WN 561 Cincinnati to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 connects Cincinnati, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN561 flight from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The average flight time from Cincinnati to Chicago is 44 minutes. The flight distance is 401 km / 249 miles and the average flight speed is 539 km/h / 335 mph.

How many WN561 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight WN561 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 Cincinnati to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN561 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:07.

How else can the flight WN561 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA561, WN0561, WN 561, SWA 561.

How often is flight WN561 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN561 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN561 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN561 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 WN561 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN561 and Cincinnati CVG to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Cincinnati CVG: DL511, MQ3894, G4366, AA1270

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3353, WN3382, WN658, WN4911

All flights connecting Cincinnati CVG to Chicago MDW.

WN561 Southwest Airlines Flight: Cincinnati to Chicago Route Map

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