Back Bay to Magnificent Mile: Delta’s new Chicago connection

Chicago’s close-in Midway Airport (MDW) may be small, but it’s also superbly situated. Just hop the Orange Line to the Loop. Boston Logan International (BOS) is similarly situated - close in, consummately convenient. Soon, Delta Connection will jet you ‘twixt the two, and do it for an introductory discount airfare of $69, one-way.

January 11, 2007, is launch day for a trio of daily (Monday-Friday) 50-seat Bombardier Regional Jets on the route. On weekends, Delta Connection dials back a bit, with a pair of daily departures.

To cash in on the introductory fare, you’re really going to have to plan ahead, but be prepared to pay pretty soon - by November 8. That’s the last day you can purchase this $69 discount airfare.

The discount airfare can be had one-way, without a round-trip purchase. That affords you some flexibility. Tickets are non-refundable, seats are limited, and this rate includes neither taxes nor fees. They’re extra.

The BOS – MDW connection really does cut down on transit time to and from the airport, especially if you take light rail on each end. Such service is fast and affordable, both at Boston Logan and Chicago Midway.

© Cheapflights Ltd Jerry Chandler