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

MDW Airport Page →
1,736 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop
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WN2741
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3755
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1006
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN655
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2804
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
PDT
1:15 PM
CDT
4h
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3156
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
PDT
1:20 PM
CDT
3h 55m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1101
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
PDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 5h 45m UAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Burbank flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 52m EJALXJWN → F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Burbank flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 3m WN → AAPDWN Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 20m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Burbank flights
DAL Dallas 6h 30m EJAKOWWN → LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Burbank flights
BNA Nashville 6h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Burbank flights
OAK Oakland 6h 35m WN → WNXE Oakland (OAK) to Burbank flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 46m WN → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Burbank flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 52m F9Y4 → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Burbank flights
SJC San Jose 6h 55m LXJWN → WN San Jose (SJC) to Burbank flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Burbank
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,736 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes BUR Routes MDW Live Flights BUR Live Flights MDW Delays BUR Delays
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Carriers on this route

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 100% – –
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 BUR 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
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DEN ~5h 45m LAS ~5h 52m PHX ~6h 3m ONT ~6h 5m SMF ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,143
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 → BUR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BUR → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → BUR delays →
Alternatives

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
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 40m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Burbank flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Burbank flights · Kalamazoo (AZO) to Burbank flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–BUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Burbank route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,794 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BUR
Full nameHollywood Burbank Airport
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to BUR: 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 Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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, MKE and AZO. 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 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 is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,794 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).