1 airline flies nonstop from Midway International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Washington, D.C.).
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| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Train | MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Southwest Airlines flies this route nonstop.
About 610 miles (981 km) between the airports.
Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.