Boston to Chicago (BOS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3285
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
EDT TB
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN961
WN Southwest
B38M
7:20 AM
EDT TB
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2540
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
EDT TB
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN776
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
EDT TB
12:20 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN898
WN Southwest
B38M
3:45 PM
EDT TB
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4618
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 PM
EDT TB
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3665
WN Southwest
737
7:01 PM
EDT TB
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN164
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1800
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2619
WN Southwest
7M8
11:25 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3737
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1280
WN Southwest
B38M
6:47 PM
CDT
9:49 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2392
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 PM
CDT
12:24 AM+1
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Boston to Chicago
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 858 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 184 1-stop hubs

BOS–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 184 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h32-2h45 84%
SGX SGX 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (28 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, BOS to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
184
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,788
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 Boston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BOS→MDW BED→MDW ORH→MDW
Distance from BOS 16 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 2
Weekly flights 29 1 1
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 50m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of BOS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
858 mi / 1,381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 45m.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

BOS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance858 mi / 1,381 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections184 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 45m. The route covers 858 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SGX and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BOS to MDW. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WST, SUS, BKL, PTK, CGF, YIP, BTV, HPN, MMU, LEX, TEB, BLM, FOK, FRG, SCE, CTH, ALB, BDR, LCK, SWF, YKF, LUK, AGC, CHO, HVN, BDL, ESN, LNS, SYR, DPA, TVC, ACK, IAD, OXC, ACY, GSO, GAI, ABE, YOW, PDK, ISP, GMU, SOP, GSP, FTY, YYZ, MKC, AGS, OMA, YUL, ILM, TYS, HHH, FSD, TUL, NEW, MCN, SSI, BHM, FTW, DSM, ORL, ISM, PIE, SGR, SUA, CXO, FPO, BCT, FXE, MHH, ECP, VRB, TMB, APA, MAF, PNS, APF, OPF, HOU, BJC, MRK, ASE, PBI, ADS, EGE, MTJ, EYW, OKC, HDN, NAS, PGA, IAH, TEX, ICT, GRR, MSO, PLS, JAC, BZN, SAT, AVL, GCM, SCF, VPS, MBJ, YVR, SNA, STT, TRM, PSP, VNY, CUN, APC, SXM, BUR, ONT, MRY, SBA, TLC, RNO, SJC, STS, BOI, OAK, NUQ, ORD, SAV, ROC, MKE, MCI, JAX, STL, CVG, ATL, BWI, DTW, MEM, CLT, BUF, CLE, LGA, RDU, DCA, BNA, MSP, PIT, DFW, EWR, FLL, PHL, IND, SDF, AUS, MCO, CMH, YTZ, MSY, RSW, MIA, SEA, TPA, PDX, SRQ, DAL, DEN, SFO, CHS, LAS, PHX, RIC, SAN, LAX, ORF, MYR, SJU, SLC, SBN, BTL, MWK, PUJ, JWN, CMA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Boston.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BED, ORH and MHT. 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 BOS to MDW

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from SGX and Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BOS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to MDW ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 858 miles (1,381 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

184 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via WST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Worcester (ORH) and Manchester (MHT).