United States · 1,737 miles (2,795 km)

Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (MDW) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,737 miles (2,795 km) apart. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Denver and Albuquerque and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from BUR to MDW

BUR to MDW with one stop

20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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BUR to MDW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BUR to MDW?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (MDW).

How far is Burbank from Chicago by plane?

Burbank (BUR) and Chicago (MDW) are 1,737 miles (2,795 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does BUR to MDW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BUR to MDW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Burbank and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Albuquerque (ABQ), Phoenix (PHX) and Salt Lake City (SLC). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.