How far is Chicago, IL, from Baltimore, MD?
The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers / 531 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.
Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Baltimore to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baltimore to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 610.620 miles
- 982.697 kilometers
- 530.614 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 609.283 miles
- 980.547 kilometers
- 529.453 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Baltimore to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Chicago?
The time difference between Baltimore and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Baltimore to Chicago generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |