WN 8500 Indianapolis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8500 from Indianapolis International Airport IND to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 7th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN8500's most recent flight history:

WN 8500 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 07 13:29 12:42
Unknown
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Nov 30 20:27 17:59
Unknown
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Sep 11 09:37 09:09
Landed
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Aug 09 22:21 21:53
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 8500 Indianapolis to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8500 connects Indianapolis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Indianapolis International Airport IND and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN8500 flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The average flight time from Indianapolis to Chicago is 32 minutes. The flight distance is 261 km / 162 miles and the average flight speed is 474 km/h / 294 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN8500 Indianapolis to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN8500 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN8500 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 with the flight status being Unknown on 12:42.

How else can the flight WN8500 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA8500, WN 8500, SWA 8500.

How often is flight WN8500 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN8500 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN8500 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN8500 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 WN8500 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN8500 and Indianapolis IND to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Indianapolis IND: G4633, WN1918, G4628, WN380

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1939, WN1699, WN209, WN3740

All flights connecting Indianapolis IND to Chicago MDW.

WN8500 Southwest Airlines Flight: Indianapolis to Chicago Route Map

WN8500 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Indianapolis to Chicago
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