WN8501 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Houston to Chicago (SWA8501)

Southwest Airlines WN 8501

Landed On Time

HOU Houston

Scheduled
10:00
Actual
10:05

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time CST

Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

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MDW Chicago

Scheduled
12:35
Actual
11:58

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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Landed 3h 07m ago 100%

HOU 10:05 MDW 11:58

1,510 km (938 mi) flown

Route map HOU to MDW Map of the great-circle route from Houston William P. Hobby Airport, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, United States, 1510 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES HOU MDW Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1510 km / 938 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:35 · Actual Duration: 01:53

WN 8501 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Houston to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 03 HOU MDW 10:05 11:58 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines flight WN 8501 links Houston and Chicago, 1,510 km (938 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Tuesdays. The timetable allows 2 h 35 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left on time and landed at 11:58, 37 minutes early.

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About WN 8501

Route
Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance
1,510 km (938 mi)
Scheduled flight time
2 h 35 min
Flies
Tue

WN 8501 FAQ

How long is the WN8501 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 35 min. Houston to Chicago is 1,510 km (938 mi).
Which days does WN8501 fly?
Once a week, on Tuesdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does WN8501 have?
Also listed as SWA8501 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 8501.

WN8501 and Houston HOU to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN856, WN4899, DL8919

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3443, WN4299, 9E4688

All flights connecting Houston HOU to Chicago MDW.