Cleveland to Chicago (CLE–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLE–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cleveland
| Metric | CLE→MDW | CAK→MDW | DTW→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 74 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 5m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CLE–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLE to MDW
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLE to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLE to MDW is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, St. Louis Lambert and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Erie (ERI).