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Among airlines operating Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Birmingham and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $380 round-trip, compared to $665 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Most connecting flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:50 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 8:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 50m, covering 570 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $1,465. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport range from $337 to $464, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Birmingham to Chicago Midway Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.