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

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774 mi airlines 37/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 10h ago
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WN2464
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3229
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN479
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3547
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3374
WN Southwest
737
1:08 PM
CDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1951
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3230
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3409
WN Southwest
7S7
7:03 PM
CDT
9:52 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN984
WN Southwest
737
7:15 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2108
WN Southwest
7M8
7:50 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN168
WN Southwest
737
11:20 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN312
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2390
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN588
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2670
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Hartford
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 774 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 52 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 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 37 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h49-2h05 33%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (37 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, MDW to BDL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,852
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
MDW → BDL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
50%
Return
BDL → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → BDL delays →

Other ways to reach Hartford from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Bradley International Airport.
Metric MDW→BDL ORD→BDL RFD→BDL
Distance from MDW 15 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 37 118 2
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 10m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Bradley International Airport.

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 1h 49m to 2h 5m.

MDW–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance774 mi / 1,246 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 5m. The route covers 774 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BDL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, YYZ, BED, HPN, CLE, CVG, LGA, EWR, SDF, GSO, PDK, MEM, STL, IND, APF, SUA, VRB, BCT, PBI, HOU, BZN, PIE, SAV, MYR, DFW, PHL, SRQ, PIT, CMH, MSP, MIA, DTW, DCA, ATL, BNA, BWI, MCO, DEN, CLT, JAX, ORF, RDU, IAD, TPA, FLL, RSW, SJU, CHS, LAS, PHX, RIC and MHT. 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 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 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BDL ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 774 miles (1,246 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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