Columbus to Chicago (CMH–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.
CMH–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 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 | 50 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus
| Metric | CMH→MDW | LCK→MDW | DAY→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CMH | – | 13 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 52m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CMH: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CMH–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMH to MDW
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMH to MDW is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Dayton (DAY) and Parkersburg (Williamstown) (PKB).