Chicago to Burbank (MDW–BUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2667
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3696
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3242
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1576
WN Southwest
737
8:35 AM
PDT
2:35 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN879
WN Southwest
737
12:07 PM
PDT
5:36 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN709
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
PDT
7:30 PM
CDT
4h
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 Burbank
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,736 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 79 1-stop hubs

MDW–BUR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–BUR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 7S7 4h20-4h30 67%
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to BUR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,165
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.

Other ways to reach Burbank from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Metric MDW→BUR ORD→BUR MKE→BUR
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 1 1
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 40m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Burbank is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · BUR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Burbank.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.

MDW–BUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Burbank route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BUR
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BUR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, APA, SNA, ASE, PWK, COS, ONT, BZN, PTK, ADS, TUS, PSP, SBA, LAX, CCR, APC, BOI, SCF, MSY, UDD, MSO, SGR, MKC, RNO, TYS, LIT, SAT, SUN, STS, SDF, ELP, ORD, PDK, STL, PIT, TEB, IAD, IAH, RIC, MCO, BCT, APF, FXE, PHL, HPN, VRB, SAV, EYW, PBI, BDL, RSW, FLL, JFK, OPF, MIA, HOU, AUS, DSM, PVU, SEA, DAL, LAS, PHX, MKE, SMF, IND, OAK, SFO, DEN, PDX, DFW, SJC, SLC, BNA, ATL, ABQ, HCR, HND and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Burbank is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BUR to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BUR

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

MDW to BUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BUR ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,794 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).