Chicago to Birmingham (MDW–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
571 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 23s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN1421
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN496
WN Southwest
737
3:00 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1251
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN263
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 50m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN442
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN425
WN Southwest
737
3:50 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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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
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 5m AFDLKE → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 4h 45m EJAKOWWN → LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 5h 5m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 5h 5m WN → EJAWN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
HOU Houston 5h 10m SBEVJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 11m WN → AAXSR Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 15m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Birmingham flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 29m EJAWN → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Birmingham
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 571 mi 1h 40m nonstop

MDW–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 571 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 7S7 1h40-1h50 83% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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 BHM 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
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BNA ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 41m MKE ~3h 56m DTW ~4h 5m DAL ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,311
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
MDW → BHM
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
85%
Return
BHM → MDW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric MDW→BHM ORD→BHM GYY→BHM
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 8 115 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 22m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights · Gary (GYY) to Birmingham flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Birmingham is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to BHM: 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from BHM to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and MKE. 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 BHM

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BHM is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).