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BWI to MDW: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 981 km (609 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to BWI).

Distance
981 km
Distance (mi)
609 mi
Nautical miles
529 nm
Typical flight time
1h 45m
Direction
west
Airlines
2

How far is it from Baltimore to Chicago?

The great-circle distance between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 981 km (609 mi, 529 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.

How long is the flight from BWI to MDW?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly west of BWI.

Airlines flying BWI to MDW

2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baltimore from Chicago?

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 981 km (609 mi, 529 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from BWI to MDW?

A typical nonstop flight between BWI and MDW takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is MDW from BWI?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly west of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Which airlines fly BWI to MDW?

2 airlines appear on the BWI-MDW route in the open dataset, including AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines.

Related routes

Other routes from Baltimore (BWI):

Other routes from Chicago (MDW):

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