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

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WN1695
WN Southwest
737
7:35 AM
PDT
1:30 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2839
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
PDT
1:35 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1307
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
PDT
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1576
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
PDT
2:35 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN879
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
PDT
5:15 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN2667
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3242
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1336
WN Southwest
7S7
12:46 PM
CDT
3:03 PM
PDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN4575
WN Southwest
737
5:45 PM
CDT
8:15 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Burbank to Chicago
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,736 mi 3h 43m nonstop +2h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

BUR–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 737, 7S7 3h50-4h 86%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 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, BUR to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
949
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
BUR → MDW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
54%
Return
MDW → BUR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUR delays → MDW delays →

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 3 2
Weekly flights 13 48 12
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 50m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of BUR with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 43m to 4h 0m.

BUR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Burbank to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Flight time3h 43m to 4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: BUR
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUR to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 43m to 4h. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BUR to MDW. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, RIL, VNY, HDN, BZN, ASE, EGE, ONT, RST, IND, SCF, LAX, JAC, TYS, STS, HOU, YVR, RNO, BJC, RDU, TEB, HPN, MCO, IAD, PHL, EUG, PBI, EWR, FLL, SFO, SEA, SMF, OAK, PHX, DAL, PDX, LAS, SJC, BNA, OKC, DEN, AUS, DFW, ABQ, SLC and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUR to MDW ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,794 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Ontario (ONT).