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

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571 mi airlines 15/wk
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WN743
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN512
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN113
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3056
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4060
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2407
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2808
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2810
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2822
WN Southwest
B38M
1:50 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Birmingham to Chicago
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 571 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind 53 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, 53 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 14 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h50-1h55 86%
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 (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,345
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
BHM → MDW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
58%
Return
MDW → BHM
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BHM→MDW ATL→MDW PDK→MDW
Distance from BHM 134 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 2
Weekly flights 15 126 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 20m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 36m.

BHM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 36m. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BHM to MDW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SUS, PNS, MCI, FTW, PDK, AGS, IND, RST, SGR, YIP, SSI, UST, TUL, SAV, CHS, IAD, LAL, PIE, CTH, APF, BED, SRQ, ADS, RDU, ICT, FLL, BZN, AUS, RIL, ORD, JAC, SAN, SJU, SJC, ATL, MIA, CLT, HOU, BNA, IAH, MCO, DAL, DEN, TPA, DFW, BWI, LGA, DCA, DTW, PHL, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL and PDK. 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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to MDW ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).