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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$253 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 22 Nov | $342 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 6 Dec | $304 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $190 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 12 Dec | $215 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $287 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $253 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 May 2027 – 22 May 2027 | $423 | Southwest Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $190.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$144 6 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | $251 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $139 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Feb 2027 | $86 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Feb 2027 | $122 | Frontier Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 May 2027 | $214 | Sun Country Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $206 | Southwest Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 May 2027 | $243 | Southwest Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $205 | Southwest Airlines | Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $86.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $311 | $219 | +141% | 42 |
| 7–13 days | $235 | $129 | +82% | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $129 | $72 | Cheapest seen | 47 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $52 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 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
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
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
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
Philadelphia → Chicago
145 km from Baltimore
$143
$1 less than flying from Baltimore
21 Nov · TTN → ORD · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Harrisburg → Chicago
105 km from Baltimore
$442
$298 more than flying from Baltimore
20 Nov · MDT → ORD · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
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