Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 23 weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your MDW to BWI flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates MDW to BWI flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.08% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MDW and BWI include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Port Columbus Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77 € is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. Return flights start at 154 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MDW to BWI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago Midway Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MDW? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Book a hotel close to BWI if you're taking a late Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Baltimore Washington International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore Washington International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to BWI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.