WN973 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to Detroit (SWA973)

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WN 973 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 6th, 2026). Latest flight: September 28th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 973 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Chicago to Detroit

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 28 MDW DTW 13:30 15:09 Landed Track >
Sep 25 MDW DTW 13:18 14:55 Landed Track >
Sep 24 MDW DTW 13:15 14:56 Landed Track >
Sep 21 MDW DTW 14:06 15:46 Landed Late Track >
Sep 18 MDW DTW 13:13 14:49 Landed Track >
Sep 17 MDW DTW 14:45 15:10 Unknown Track >
Sep 14 MDW DTW 13:39 15:17 Landed Track >
Sep 11 MDW DTW 13:34 15:11 Landed Track >
Sep 10 MDW DTW 13:35 15:14 Landed Track >
Sep 07 MDW DTW 14:38 16:16 Delayed Track >

Southwest Airlines' Chicago–Detroit flight covers 367 km (228 mi). Its timetable allows 1 h 10 min; in practice it usually takes about 40 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 28 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 973

Route
Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW
Distance
367 km (228 mi)
Typical flight time
40 min
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
36 min

WN 973 FAQ

How long is the WN973 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 10 min. Chicago to Detroit is 367 km (228 mi).
How often is WN973 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 36 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WN973 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal E at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN973 have?
Also listed as SWA973 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 973.

WN973 and Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN430, WN1094, WN1377, WN2523

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL1043, OO3723, 9E4964, AA690

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW.