Hartford to Chicago (BDL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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774 mi airlines 37/wk
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WN984
WN Southwest
737
7:15 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2108
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN168
WN Southwest
737
11:20 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN312
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2390
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN588
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2670
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2464
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3229
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN479
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3547
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3374
WN Southwest
737
1:08 PM
CDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1951
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3230
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3409
WN Southwest
7S7
7:03 PM
CDT
9:52 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hartford to Chicago
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 774 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

BDL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 774 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BDL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 37 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h25-2h30 75%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (37 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BDL to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,862
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BDL → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
95%
Return
MDW → BDL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BDL delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Hartford

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BDL→MDW ORH→MDW PVD→MDW
Distance from BDL 47 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 37 1 37
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 13m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of BDL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Hartford.
BDL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hartford, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
774 mi / 1,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m.

BDL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hartford to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance774 mi / 1,246 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BDL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 774 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from BDL to MDW. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, YYZ, HPN, BED, STL, CVG, IAD, MKE, SUS, IND, GSP, OMA, LAL, SEF, FXE, MSY, PBI, DAL, EGE, BZN, OAK, DTW, CMH, ORF, RDU, SRQ, MSP, CLT, DCA, MIA, ATL, BWI, RSW, DFW, DEN, CHS, LAS, PHL, TPA, MCO, PIT, PHX, BNA, ORD, FLL, MYR, RIC, JAX and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Hartford.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORH, PVD and ALB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BDL to MDW

Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BDL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Worcester (ORH), Providence/Warwick (PVD) and Albany (ALB).