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Cheap flights from Baltimore to Chicago from $144 BWI → MDW, ORD

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

The cheapest return found recently is $253 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $144 with Frontier Airlines, 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$144, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$253, 10 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$234 to $323
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $190 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $234 to $323.

Cheapest return found recently

$253

10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Leaves 12:38 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 20 h 21 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · 8 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$418

10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · Southwest Airlines

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Leaves 1:35 p.m. · Return leaves 3:30 p.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $253 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $190 4 Dec – 6 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $72 to $252.

At $253, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 20 Nov to 18 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

73 fares on 7 departure dates

20 Nov – 22 Nov: $342, found 6 days ago27 Nov – 6 Dec: $304, found 4 days ago4 Dec – 6 Dec: $190, found 4 days ago11 Dec – 12 Dec: $215, found 3 days ago18 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $287, found 3 days ago10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $253, found 2 days ago18 May 2027 – 22 May 2027: $423, found 3 days agoNovDecFebMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
20 Nov – 22 Nov$342Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 6 Dec$304Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 6 Dec$190Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 12 Dec$215Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$287Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$253Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 May 2027 – 22 May 2027$423Southwest AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $190.

November 2026From $3042 departure dates27 Nov – 6 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $190Cheapest seen3 departure dates4 Dec – 6 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $2531 departure date10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $4231 departure date18 May 2027 – 22 May 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $135 to $221.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$144

6 Dec · Frontier Airlines

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 11 h 6 min trip

1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$205

15 May 2027 · Southwest Airlines

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Leaves 1:30 p.m. · 2 h trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $144 6 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $86 10 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $30 to $123.

At $144, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 29 Nov to 15 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

9 fares on 8 departure dates

29 Nov: $251, found 2 days ago6 Dec: $139, found 3 days ago10 Feb 2027: $86, found 5 days ago16 Feb 2027: $122, found 5 days ago7 May 2027: $214, found 3 days ago8 May 2027: $206, found 3 days ago9 May 2027: $243, found 3 days ago15 May 2027: $205, found 3 days agoNovDecFebMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
29 Nov$251Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 Dec$139Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
10 Feb 2027$86Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
16 Feb 2027$122Frontier AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
7 May 2027$214Sun Country AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 May 2027$206Southwest AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
9 May 2027$243Southwest AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
15 May 2027$205Southwest AirlinesBaltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $86.

November 2026From $2511 departure date29 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1391 departure date6 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $86Cheapest seen2 departure dates10 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $2054 departure dates15 May 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Baltimore to Chicago

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Baltimore to Chicago?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$311$219+141%42
7–13 days$235$129+82%29
14–29 days$129$72Cheapest seen47
30–59 days$207$120+61%22
60–89 days$261$242+102%11
90–179 days$291$230+126%27
180+ days$371$241+188%18

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$162$122+128%11
7–13 days$126$88+78%9
14–29 days$81$30+13%40
30–59 days$71$52Cheapest seen19
60–89 days$89$69+25%24
90–179 days$172$69+142%37
180+ days$183$179+158%39

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Philadelphia → Chicago

145 km from Baltimore

$180

$73 less than flying from Baltimore

5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · PHL → MDW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Washington → Chicago

57 km from Baltimore

$214

$39 less than flying from Baltimore

10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · IAD → MDW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Baltimore → Milwaukee

131 km from Chicago

$437

$184 more than flying to Chicago

27 Nov – 30 Nov · BWI → MKE · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Washington → Chicago

57 km from Baltimore

$116

$28 less than flying from Baltimore

6 Dec · DCA → ORD · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Philadelphia → Chicago

145 km from Baltimore

$143

$1 less than flying from Baltimore

21 Nov · TTN → ORD · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Harrisburg → Chicago

105 km from Baltimore

$442

$298 more than flying from Baltimore

20 Nov · MDT → ORD · 2 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Baltimore to Chicago?

The cheapest return found recently is $253 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $190 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $234 to $323.

How much is a one-way flight from Baltimore to Chicago?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $144 with Frontier Airlines, 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $86 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $135 to $221.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to Chicago?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $190, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $86, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Baltimore to Chicago?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Baltimore to Chicago?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $418 with Southwest Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $205 with Southwest Airlines, 15 May 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Baltimore to Chicago?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 15 May 2027, takes 2 h from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 6 Dec, takes 11 h 6 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Baltimore to Chicago?

Between 20 Nov and 18 May 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1. Between 29 Nov and 15 May 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 3 and Sun Country Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work