Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 608 miles (979 km) apart. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cleveland and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BWI to MDW
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
BWI to MDW with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Buffalo (BUF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Richmond (RIC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Rochester (ROC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Norfolk (ORF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
BWI to MDW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BWI to MDW?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW).
How far is Baltimore from Chicago by plane?
Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago (MDW) are 608 miles (979 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BWI 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 BWI to MDW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Baltimore and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Columbus (CMH), Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW) and Grand Rapids (GRR). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Pittsburgh.
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.