Airport Comparison
| BWI | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | MDW |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KMDW |
| City | Baltimore | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 620 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 41.790000, -87.750000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 980 kilometers (609 miles / 529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Baltimore, it's 16:06 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.