Distance From Brussels Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, BRU - MDW Distance

The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 4151 miles or 6681 kilometers or 3605 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zaventem ( Belgium ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zaventem and Chicago takes around 9 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Brussels Airport, Zaventem, Belgium to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 9 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BRU - MDW

Kilometers		6681 km
Statute Miles		4151 miles
Nautical Miles		3605 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 32 minutes

Brussels Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - BRU to MDW Flight Path

Location of Brussels Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zaventem to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zaventem, Belgium and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Zaventem, Belgium and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BRU - MDW

Time difference between Zaventem (Belgium) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Zaventem.

Location	Local Time
Zaventem (Belgium)	2026-05-09, 13:27:26 CEST
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-09, 06:27:26 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Brussels Airport (BRU / EBBR) Zaventem, Belgium

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States