Boston (BOS) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 858
miles
1,382
kilometers
746
nautical miles

🕐 2h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 W (273°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
858 1,373
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
858 1,373
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
858 1,287
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
858 1,287
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
858 1,716
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
858 1,287
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Boston and Chicago earns you 1,716 base miles - that's 7% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to MDW route connects Boston, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 858 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 273° from Boston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 858 miles (1,382 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to MDW typically take around 2h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 858 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.