Baltimore to Chicago (BWI–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BWI–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 609 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 88 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h53-2h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→MDW | DCA→MDW | IAD→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 83 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 55m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
BWI–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BWI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BWI to MDW is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 609 miles (981 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Gerald R. Ford and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Wilmington (ILG).