Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from 60 weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MDW to BWI flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Frontier Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 80.81% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MDW to BWI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MDW and BWI:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight is RM215. A return fare is currently RM497. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MDW to BWI, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MDW to BWI.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of all flights departing from Chicago Midway International Airport, 77.88% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago Midway International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MDW:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a hotel near BWI if you're taking a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDW to BWI in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights.