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

BZN Airport Page →
1,195 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4738
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1785
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1201
WN Southwest
73H
12:50 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4414
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN322
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
MDT
3h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2882
WN Southwest
B38M
10:20 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
3h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3282
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
MDT
3h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1139
WN Southwest
B38M
11:40 AM
CDT
1:50 PM
MDT
3h 10m
46%
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 34m AFDLKE AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 9m CMUAWN WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 19m AFAMDL WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 5h 44m DL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 40m AA WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 40m AFDLLA AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 48m G4WN LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 49m AFASAY WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m G4WN EJAJTLLXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 58m LXJWN JTLLXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
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Bozeman to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 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.

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 8 73H, 7M8 2h50-2h55 65%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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, BZN to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BZN to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,495
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
BZN → MDW
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → BZN
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BZN delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bozeman

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BZN→MDW BTM→MDW BIL→MDW
Distance from BZN 66 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 1
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 6m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of BZN with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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.

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 flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BZN
IATA / ICAOBZN / KBZN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation4,473 ft / 1,363 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

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.
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, BIL and JAC. 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 8 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 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 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), Billings (BIL) and Jackson (JAC).