Bozeman (BZN) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,198-mile flight takes about 2h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,198 mi · 1,928 km
- Flight time
- 2h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 93%
Airlines flying BZN to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 19,038 | 2h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BZN to MDW flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 12:20pm and the last at 12:55pm. 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 1231Southwest Airlines | 12:20pm | 4:15pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1120Southwest Airlines | 12:55pm | 4:50pm | 13 | 54% |
Is BZN to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 120 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (100%), those around 1pm the least (39%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 120 | 83% | 8 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 16 | 100% | |
| 7am to 8am | 31 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 11 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 13 | 92% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 32 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 13 | 39% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 4,804 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,654 | |
| October 2025 | 1 | 141 | |
| June 2026 | 27 | 4,296 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 5,143 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.