Columbus to Chicago (CMH–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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282 mi airlines 36/wk
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WN3755
WN Southwest
1:09 AM
EDT
1:25 AM
CDT
1h 16m
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WN1419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN889
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN2529
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1946
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1420
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3309
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN3104
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN3540
WN Southwest
737
7:10 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3580
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1623
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN507
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1940
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN277
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN8516
WN Southwest
12:12 PM
CDT
2:44 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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WN3155
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1149
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1576
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1972
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1944
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbus to Chicago
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 282 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind 79 1-stop hubs

CMH–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h15-1h20 84%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to MDW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,408
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
94%
Return
MDW → CMH
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CMH→MDW LCK→MDW DAY→MDW
Distance from CMH 13 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 36 1 2
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 52m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 20m.

CMH–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 454 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 44 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 20m. The route covers 282 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from CMH to MDW. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, IND, CLE, MKE, SDF, TYS, PIT, CVG, YYZ, SOP, LIT, TEB, IAD, RIC, GSP, BTV, HPN, ORF, BHM, UOX, BED, SAV, APA, FTW, APF, GPT, PBI, FXE, NAS, OKC, OPF, ADS, APC, HDN, TEX, ASE, BCT, SCF, ORD, YVR, PDX, SJC, SEA, RDU, CUN, DTW, ATL, CLT, MSP, BWI, TPA, BNA, STL, DAL, SRQ, MCO, FLL, JAX, BDL, DFW, ECP, DEN, HOU, LGA, CHS, DCA, PHL, RSW, EWR, PHX, MIA, BOS, LAS, AUS, IAH, LAX, SAN, SLC and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCK, DAY and CAK. 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 CMH to MDW

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to MDW ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Dayton (DAY) and Akron (CAK).