Birmingham to Chicago (BHM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN945
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN512
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN18
WN Southwest
738
2:55 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4060
WN Southwest
737
3:40 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
B38M
12:35 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1652
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2810
WN Southwest
737
1:25 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Birmingham to Chicago
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 571 mi 1h 50m nonstop 95 1-stop hubs

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, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h50-1h55 35%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 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, BHM to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,388
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 Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BHM→MDW HSV→MDW ATL→MDW
Distance from BHM 74 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 10
Weekly flights 9 122
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 29m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m.

BHM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 1h 55m. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BHM to MDW. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, PDK, TYS, CMH, MKC, CLE, MEM, CHA, PNS, LUK, RST, ECP, SDF, MCI, FTY, LAL, CHS, AIK, NEW, PTK, VPS, MSY, CHO, RDU, PIE, OKC, YIP, IND, ORL, AGS, SGR, BFM, HHH, TEB, UST, TUL, SSI, VNC, STP, SAV, AUS, IAD, CTH, FTW, BCT, PBI, FXE, OCF, FLL, MMU, IAH, OPF, SRQ, VRB, APA, MRK, APF, BOS, ADS, BED, SUA, ICT, BZN, SAT, RIL, JAC, SCF, SNA, SAN, SJU, EIS, RNO, HOU, SJC, CQF, ORD, DTW, DFW, CLT, ATL, BNA, DAL, LGA, DCA, TPA, MCO, BWI, PHL, DEN, PHX, LAS, ANE, MIA, TCL and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, ATL and CHA. 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 BHM to MDW

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to MDW ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).