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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN2108
WN Southwest
B38M
6:54 AM
EDT
8:13 AM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2670
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN588
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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WN3230
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hartford to Chicago
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 774 mi 2h 19m nonstop -1h behind 87 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 19m. Beyond nonstop, 87 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 18 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h19-2h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,978
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Hartford

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BDL→MDW ORH→MDW HVN→MDW
Distance from BDL 47 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 18 1 1
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 2m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
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 19m to 2h 30m.

BDL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hartford to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance774 mi / 1,246 km
Flight time2h 19m to 2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections87 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 19m to 2h 30m. The route covers 774 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from BDL to MDW. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, TEB, CAK, ASH, CHO, PTK, ROC, HVN, CLE, ISP, IND, CVG, FWA, IAD, BHM, SUS, YYZ, BOS, STL, PDK, GSO, MKE, AIK, YHU, SSI, MKC, GSP, LUK, ILM, MEM, MSY, OMA, TLH, LAL, SUA, NAS, CLL, BCT, APF, OPF, DAL, VRB, SEF, PBI, AUS, FXE, IAH, GGT, EGE, BZN, SLC, CLD, SAN, CMH, OAK, BUR, LAX, SAV, PIT, DTW, RIC, ORD, BWI, MYR, LAS, DEN, ATL, DCA, TPA, MSP, MCO, DFW, CHS, CLT, PHL, SRQ, FLL, BNA, SJU, MIA, RSW, PHX, ORF, RDU, SBN and JAX. 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, HVN and WST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BDL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Worcester (ORH), New Haven (HVN) and Westerly (WST).