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

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✈ Nonstop
WN2015
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3482
WN Southwest
738
6:31 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3522
WN Southwest
737
9:35 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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
Prices
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
738
1:56 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN1717
WN Southwest
738
3:00 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3413
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4543
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2333
WN Southwest
737
7:22 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1200
WN Southwest
737
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
9:35 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1335
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2561
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1266
WN Southwest
738
9:00 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1162
WN Southwest
B38M
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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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
737
5:50 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN645
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to Chicago
1 carrier, 32 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 609 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 152 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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 152 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 32 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h55-2h05 84%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (32 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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
152
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,147
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 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 3 8
Weekly flights 32 42 3
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 1h 30m
Departure OTP 84%
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 55m to 2h 5m.

BWI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance609 mi / 981 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights32 out / 34 return
1-stop connections152 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 55m to 2h 5m. The route covers 609 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from BWI to MDW. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, TOL, YIP, CHO, GAI, IAD, BKL, LUK, PNE, PTK, GSO, DPA, TEB, ACY, MMU, DCA, FAY, HPN, SOP, CEU, GMU, BED, FRG, PDK, OXC, LIT, MKC, FOK, PHL, BDR, BVY, UOX, YYZ, AGS, ISP, HVN, ILM, GSP, NEW, FCM, OMA, AIK, SSI, TLH, VRB, PIE, DSM, LGA, SUA, APF, SGR, FAR, FPO, MOB, FXE, GPT, TMB, NAS, ACK, PBI, BCT, OKC, OPF, EYW, EGE, IAH, ASE, BZN, SAF, TEX, PLS, RIL, VPS, GCM, JAC, SCF, PSP, TRM, SNA, VNY, STT, SXM, MRY, SJD, ECP, ROC, RIC, CUN, DTW, ORD, SMF, EWR, MKE, ATL, MWK, PIT, CVG, SAV, STL, BNA, BUF, ALB, CLT, TPA, SDF, PDX, SJU, HOU, PVD, MSP, CLE, CMH, DAL, BDL, PRG, IND, ONT, RDU, BOS, MCI, GRR, MCO, TYS, FLL, RSW, DFW, SEA, ABQ, MHT, MSY, JAX, MEM, DEN, AUS, LAX, SFO, PHX, SRQ, MIA, ORF, CHS, LAS, SAT, SAN, MYR, SJC, BHM, SBN, SLC, MBJ, PUJ and CQF. 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 32 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 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 609 miles (981 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Lancaster (LNS).