Baltimore to Chicago (BWI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2284
WN Southwest
7M8
12:59 AM
EDT
1:51 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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WN2015
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1583
WN Southwest
B38M
6:25 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3482
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4014
WN Southwest
B38M
7:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3522
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3108
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2646
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2455
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2786
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1717
WN Southwest
73H
3:00 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2333
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1924
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1585
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1200
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3626
WN Southwest
73H
10:35 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3203
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2561
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1266
WN Southwest
7M8
9:10 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3913
WN Southwest
737
9:20 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2713
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1162
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
CDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN857
WN Southwest
73H
12:05 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2037
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3247
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2170
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1766
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1473
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN645
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to Chicago
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 609 mi 1h 52m nonstop -1h behind 97 1-stop hubs

BWI–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 609 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 57 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h52-2h15 50%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (57 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, BWI to MDW direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,021
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
BWI → MDW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → BWI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BWI→MDW DCA→MDW IAD→MDW
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 57 81 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 59m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
609 mi / 981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 2h 15m.

BWI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance609 mi / 981 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 60 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 2h 15m. The route covers 609 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from BWI to MDW. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, YYZ, TEB, HPN, TYS, LIT, PDK, BED, GSP, DSM, PHL, SSI, PIE, FAR, OPF, SGR, APF, GPT, FXE, PBI, NAS, OKC, BCT, SAF, ASE, TEX, BZN, RIL, PLS, SCF, VPS, SJD, VNY, SEA, CUN, DTW, SMF, ORF, LGA, IND, MKE, SDF, CVG, CMH, BNA, BUF, CHS, STL, DFW, RDU, JAX, ALB, PIT, CLE, ONT, CLT, MSP, ECP, MEM, ROC, ABQ, ATL, PVD, DAL, GRR, TPA, MCO, SAV, BDL, IAH, SJU, MHT, HOU, MCI, BOS, FLL, MSY, ORD, RSW, MIA, DEN, SRQ, PHX, SAT, SFO, LAX, PUJ, AUS, SJC, MYR, LAS, SLC, SAN, RIC, EWR, BHM and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and LNS. 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 BWI to MDW

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to MDW ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 609 miles (981 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 117 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Lancaster (LNS).