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

BHM Airport Page →
571 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 14m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN263
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 50m
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WN442
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN425
WN Southwest
737
3:50 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1421
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN496
WN Southwest
737
3:00 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN1251
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 20m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 8m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 32m AAEJA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 4h 50m LBQWN → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
TPA Tampa 5h 5m WN → WN Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 5h 23m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 30m LXJWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 36m AAAS → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 571 mi 1h 50m nonstop

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.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 737, 738, 7M8 1h50 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BNA ~3h 20m TYS ~3h 37m ATL ~3h 50m CLE ~4h 3m MEM ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,239
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → BHM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

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 7 – 168
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 29m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

BHM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BHM to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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.
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 BHM to MDW

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 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), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).