Chicago to Hartford (MDW–BDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7S7
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7M8
12:55 PM
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4:00 PM
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73H
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7M8
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7M8
12:25 PM
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7M8
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Chicago to Hartford
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 774 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 94 1-stop hubs

MDW–BDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 774 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–BDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h05 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 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, MDW to BDL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,031
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Hartford from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Bradley International Airport.
Metric MDW→BDL ORD→BDL SBN→BDL
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 18 172 –
Flight time 2h 2h 10m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Hartford flights · South Bend (SBN) to Hartford flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Hartford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Bradley International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · BDL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Hartford.
Distance & Flight Time
774 mi / 1,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.
Facts

MDW–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance774 mi / 1,246 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BDL
Full nameBradley International Airport
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 774 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BDL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, TEB, HPN, BTV, YYZ, BED, FRG, MDT, BUF, CLE, PWK, TYS, CVG, LGA, EWR, IND, BOS, PTK, SDF, IAD, GAI, YIP, USA, PDK, GSO, STL, GSP, AVL, JFK, HHH, ORD, ILM, MEM, SFB, PIE, VRB, JAX, BCT, APF, TMB, MHH, COU, FXE, PBI, SUA, DAL, NAS, AUS, JAC, HOU, AFW, BZN, SAT, RIC, IAH, SLC, PVU, STT, EIS, PLS, MYR, TUS, PSP, SMF, OAK, SAN, LAX, PIT, SRQ, ATL, BWI, DCA, DTW, PHL, CLT, MCO, CMH, ORF, SJU, MSP, DEN, TPA, BNA, FLL, CHS, SAV, PHX, RDU, LAS, RSW, DFW, MHT, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BDL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and RFD. 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 MDW to BDL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BDL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).