Brainerd to Chicago (BRD–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
MSP Minneapolis 3h 15m DL → AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
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Brainerd to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between BRD and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Brainerd flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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
BRD → MDW
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
MDW → BRD
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Brainerd

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BRD→MDW STC→MDW MSP→MDW
Distance from BRD – 59 mi 114 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 14
Weekly flights – 1 64
Saint Cloud (STC) to Chicago flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights · Fargo (FAR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRD 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 Brainerd.
BRD: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

BRD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brainerd to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 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 BRD to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BRD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC, MSP and FAR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC), Minneapolis (MSP) and Fargo (FAR).