Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,740-mile flight takes about 3h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,740 mi · 2,800 km
- Flight time
- 3h 47m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying BUR to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 39,182 | 3h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUR to MDW flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 8:20am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1035Southwest Airlines | 7:35am | 1:25pm | 16 | 94% |
| WN 1678Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 2:10pm | 12 | 92% |
Is BUR to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 323 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (96%), those around 11am the least (84%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 323 | 89% | 6 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 104 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 53 | 93% | |
| 10am to 11am | 14 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 75 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 62 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 10 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 3,855 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,930 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,964 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,408 | |
| December 2025 | 30 | 3,523 | |
| January 2026 | 10 | 1,162 | |
| February 2026 | 18 | 1,895 | |
| March 2026 | 22 | 2,655 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,550 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,784 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,735 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 3,721 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.