Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, making Chicago one hour behind Washington DC.
Take your pick of 23 weekly Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BWI to MDW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 77.26% of its services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BWI to MDW flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BWI and MDW:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Right now, R 1,268 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,666. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BWI to MDW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights taking off from Baltimore Washington International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BWI? If you're catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Consider staying in a hotel near MDW if you're catching a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Chicago Midway Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BWI to MDW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.