Chicago to Baltimore (MDW–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN2561
WN Southwest
B38M
6:12 AM
CDT
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1335
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1266
WN Southwest
738
9:00 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1162
WN Southwest
B38M
11:45 AM
CDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN857
WN Southwest
73H
12:05 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3247
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2170
WN Southwest
737
5:50 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN645
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3482
WN Southwest
738
6:31 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2015
WN Southwest
738
6:49 AM
EDT
7:51 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN3522
WN Southwest
737
9:35 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2646
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2455
WN Southwest
738
1:56 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN1717
WN Southwest
738
3:00 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3413
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4543
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2333
WN Southwest
737
7:22 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1200
WN Southwest
737
9:15 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3626
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Baltimore
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 609 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 139 1-stop hubs

MDW–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 609 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 139 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 33 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 1h50-2h06 94%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (33 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 BWI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
139
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,162
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 Baltimore from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric MDW→BWI ORD→BWI SBN→BWI
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 13 1
Weekly flights 34 214
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
609 mi / 981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 2h 6m.

MDW–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance609 mi / 981 km
Flight time1h 27m to 2h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 32 return
1-stop connections139 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 2h 6m. The route covers 609 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BWI. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DET, CGF, BKL, LEX, YIP, TEB, LUK, JVL, YYZ, SWF, MMU, FRG, CHA, EWR, HPN, GSO, AIK, GMU, CAE, BTV, BED, ACY, GSP, PSM, DCA, HVN, PDK, BVY, BTR, AGS, ACK, STP, LGA, ILM, YHU, ISP, MKC, ORD, DSM, FSD, TLH, ISM, ORL, SFB, NEW, VRB, PIE, LAL, BCT, APF, FXE, SUA, TMB, JAN, SGR, EYW, OPF, PBI, NAS, DWH, AFW, BZN, ASE, IAH, ECP, GCM, PLS, CVG, MYR, SCF, SNA, STT, OAK, BFI, SJD, LIR, SXM, RIC, CUN, ATL, DTW, BHM, RDU, BNA, IND, SDF, MEM, ORF, GRR, TYS, PVD, ONT, MKE, BOS, MSP, STL, MCI, JAX, CLT, DAL, SLC, CLE, MCO, MBJ, DEN, PIT, TPA, MIA, SAV, SAN, BDL, FLL, BUF, SRQ, VPS, CMH, MHT, ROC, MSY, PHX, HOU, AUS, ALB, SAT, CHS, SFO, LAX, RSW, LAS, DFW, ABQ, SJC, SMF, SJU, SEA, BIV, PDX, PUJ and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BWI to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. 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 BWI

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BWI ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 609 miles (981 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

139 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DET. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).