Direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago
39 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from BWI to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h40m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Baltimore local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA991 | 6:40a | 1h42m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA3863 | 6:50a | 1h46m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA991 | 6:52a | 1h37m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA769 | 6:59a | 1h33m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4094 | 8:19a | 1h40m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA992 | 8:40a | 1h40m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA992 | 8:57a | 1h37m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4504 | 9:16a | 1h45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4094 | 10:02a | 1h35m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA991 | 10:52a | 1h37m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1195 | 1:29p | 1h48m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA9004 | 1:35p | 1h34m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1195 | 1:41p | 1h39m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA991 | 2:02p | 1h53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA992 | 3:03p | 1h42m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA992 | 3:21p | 1h29m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA5143 | 3:44p | 1h34m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA992 | 3:57p | 1h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA104 | 5:11p | 1h46m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA5143 | 5:26p | 1h32m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4002 | 5:36p | 1h46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4002 | 5:46p | 1h30m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1195 | 6:04p | 1h40m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4002 | 6:11p | 1h44m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1195 | 7:21p | 2h2m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4002 | 8:08p | 1h38m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4094 | 8:12p | 1h45m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4094 | 8:17p | 1h35m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4094 | 8:45p | 1h55m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4821 | 9:12p | 1h27m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA992 | 9:30p | 1h34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1330 | 10:03p | 1h45m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has 39 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BWI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h40m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Chicago?
Driving from Baltimore to Chicago takes about 10h 40m, covering roughly 702 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h40m.