WN 581 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN581 from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 1st, 2025.
Check the table below for WN581's most recent flight history:

WN 581 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 01 15:25 16:28
Landed
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Sep 30 15:32 16:34
Landed
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Sep 29 18:25 19:28
Landed
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Sep 28 20:30 21:34
Landed
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Sep 26 18:29 19:37
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Southwest Airlines WN 581 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN581 connects Minneapolis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN581 flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The average flight time from Minneapolis to Chicago is 1 hour and 4 minutes. The flight distance is 560 km / 348 miles and the average flight speed is 521 km/h / 324 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN581 Minneapolis to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN581 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN581 arriving at?

Flight WN581 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal B.

When was the latest WN581 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 16:28.

How else can the flight WN581 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA581, WN0581, WN 581, SWA 581.

How often is flight WN581 delayed?

On average, 40% of all WN581 flights are delayed. The average delay is 23 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN581 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN581 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 WN581 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN581 and Minneapolis MSP to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Minneapolis MSP: DL3765, DL4913, DL4154, DL326

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3803, WN192, WN1500, WN2366

All flights connecting Minneapolis MSP to Chicago MDW.

WN581 Southwest Airlines Flight: Minneapolis to Chicago Route Map

WN581 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Minneapolis to Chicago
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