Birmingham to Chicago (BHM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BHM–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 571 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Birmingham
| Metric | BHM→MDW | HSV→MDW | MGM→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHM | – | 74 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 20m | 1h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BHM: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
BHM–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHM to MDW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BHM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHM to MDW is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Montgomery (MGM) and Atlanta (ATL).