Gulfstream V / G500 / G550
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 67; Flight Crew Total 8900; Flight Crew Type 400
Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control
Environment - Non Weather Related; Aircraft
We were cleared for takeoff on Runway 31C very close after a B737. He was given a left turn on departure of 250; we were given a left turn to 220. We were given a subsequent level off of 2;000 ft. As we turned left; we encountered significant wake turbulence; which rolled us quickly to 45-50 degrees of bank. We recovered; and reported the incident. We feel the entire event could have been avoided with different takeoff instructions (earlier turn; or different headings).
G500 Captain reported encountering wake turbulence departing MDW in trail of a B737 that resulted in an uncommanded 45-50 degree bank.