Bozeman to Chicago (BZN–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BZN Airport Page →
1,195 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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WN1391
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
7:10 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1231
WN Southwest
737
12:20 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1120
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2691
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
10:25 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
MDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN814
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
1:29 PM
CDT
3:39 PM
MDT
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 41m AFDLKE → AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 4h 50m CMUAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 9m AFAMDL → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h 52m G4LXJTCN → NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 24m G4JXAWN → DLLXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFDLLA → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 45m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 48m ASDLFI → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 7h 25m ASWN → LXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 34m EJALXJNZ → EJMWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bozeman to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,195 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

BZN–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map BZN Routes MDW Routes BZN Live Flights MDW Live Flights BZN Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Bozeman flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BZN–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 738, 73H 2h55 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, BZN to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BZN to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MSP ~4h 41m DEN ~4h 50m SLC ~5h 9m BNA ~5h 52m LAS ~6h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,205
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
BZN → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
85%
Return
MDW → BZN
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BZN delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bozeman

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BZN→MDW BTM→MDW HLN→MDW
Distance from BZN – 66 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 6m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Butte (BTM) to Chicago flights · Helena (HLN) to Chicago flights · Billings (BIL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BZN with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Bozeman.
BZN: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bozeman, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,195 mi / 1,923 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

BZN–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bozeman to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,195 mi / 1,923 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BZN
Full nameBozeman Yellowstone International Airport
IATA / ICAOBZN / KBZN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation4,473 ft / 1,363 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 BZN to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,195 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BZN 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Bozeman.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BZN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTM, HLN and BIL. 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 BZN to MDW

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BZN to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BZN to MDW is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Butte (BTM), Helena (HLN) and Billings (BIL).