Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Birmingham and Chicago share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of eight weekly Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHM to MDW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 82.14% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for BHM to MDW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BHM and MDW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Currently, R 1,781 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,201. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BHM to MDW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
BHM's address is 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BHM arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Grab a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chicago in May.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHM to MDW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.