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

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Cleveland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
324 mi 1h 4m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CGF and MDW, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
CLE ~3h 3m STL ~3h 6m IAD ~3h 53m BWI ~4h 29m EWR ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
CGF → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → CGF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
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 CGF→MDW CLE→MDW CAK→MDW
Distance from CGF – 22 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 40 –
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 15m 1h 5m
Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights · Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights · Erie (ERI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGF 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.
CGF: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m.
Facts

CGF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CGF
Full nameCuyahoga County Airport
IATA / ICAOCGF / KCGF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation879 ft / 268 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 CGF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cuyahoga County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 324 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, STL, IAD, BWI, EWR, MSP, PHL, MSY, MCO, SRQ, PBI, RSW, DAL, FLL, MIA, AUS, PHX, PSP and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CGF 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 CGF to MDW

Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CGF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGF to MDW ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).