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

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571 mi airlines 15/wk
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2407
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN505
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2808
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2810
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2822
WN Southwest
B38M
1:50 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN743
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN512
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN113
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3056
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4060
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Birmingham
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 571 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

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, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h40-1h45 26%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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 BHM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,335
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 → BHM
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
50%
Return
BHM → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric MDW→BHM ORD→BHM LAF→BHM
Distance from MDW 15 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 15 95 1
Flight time 1h 40m 0h 43m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 26%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

MDW–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BHM. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, FCM, PDK, TEB, MEM, IAD, HPN, GMU, STL, PBI, PNS, MSY, FLL, SUA, SAF, ICT, APF, BCT, RYY, SLC, LAX, ATL, IAH, DTW, DFW, BNA, MIA, DAL, MCO, LGA, HOU, TPA, CLT, DEN, BWI, DCA, LAS, PHL, PHX and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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 and LAF. 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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BHM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and West Lafayette (LAF).