Cleveland to Chicago (BKL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
EWR Newark 18h 24m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis ~3h 23m AA → EJAWN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia ~4h 41m → EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 21m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 42m AA → EJAWN Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 314 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind

BKL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 314 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 739 1h15 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKL to MDW direction.
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Tue
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Wed
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
IND ~3h 23m PHL ~4h 41m ATL ~5h 21m JAX ~5h 42m EWR ~18h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BKL → MDW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
MDW → BKL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BKL→MDW CLE→MDW CAK→MDW
Distance from BKL – 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 1 28 –
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 56m 1h 5m
Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights · Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights · Erie (ERI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BKL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
BKL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
314 mi / 505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

BKL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance314 mi / 505 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Burke Lakefront Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 314 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BKL to MDW: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, CAK and ERI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKL to MDW

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKL to MDW is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (505 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).