Chicago to Brainerd (MDW–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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449 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 27m DLKEVS → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~7h 36m WN → CE Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Brainerd flights
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Chicago to Brainerd
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
449 mi

MDW–BRD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~3h 27m SRQ ~7h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
72
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 → BRD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
BRD → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Brainerd from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→BRD GYY→BRD
Distance from MDW – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 82% –
Gary (GYY) to Brainerd flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Distance & Flight Time
449 mi / 723 km
Facts

MDW–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Brainerd route.
Route details
Distance449 mi / 723 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BRD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Nearby alternatives include GYY. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gary (GYY).