Chicago to Birmingham (MDW–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→BHM | ORD→BHM | GYY→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 105 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 59m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
MDW–BHM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well 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 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 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).