Burbank to Chicago (BUR–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BUR Airport Page →
1,736 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN2804
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
PDT
1:15 PM
CDT
4h
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WN3156
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
PDT
1:20 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1101
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
PDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2741
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3755
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1006
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
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WN655
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
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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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 36m EJAF9LXJ → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 38m ACUAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 47m AAWN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 5m WN → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 20m AFDLEJA → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 6h 21m G4 → EJAWN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h 45m CNSEJAWN → EJALXJWN San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 55m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAQRRJ → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
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Burbank to Chicago
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,736 mi 3h 55m nonstop +2h ahead

BUR–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BUR Routes MDW Routes BUR Live Flights MDW Live Flights BUR Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Burbank flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUR–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7S7 3h55-4h 40% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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, BUR to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ONT ~5h 34m LAS ~5h 36m DEN ~5h 38m OMA ~5h 42m PHX ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,172
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
BUR → MDW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
0%
Return
MDW → BUR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUR delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Burbank

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BUR→MDW LAX→MDW LGB→MDW
Distance from BUR – 18 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 3
Weekly flights 9 29 6
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 37m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago flights · Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUR with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Burbank.
BUR: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Burbank, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

BUR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Burbank to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUR
Full nameHollywood Burbank Airport
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 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 BUR to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUR 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 Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Burbank.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, LGB and ONT. 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 BUR to MDW

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

BUR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUR to MDW is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,794 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Ontario (ONT).