Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago (CVG–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1457
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1459
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3787
WN Southwest
738
7:40 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3120
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2748
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3256
WN Southwest
737
7:00 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 105 1-stop hubs

CVG–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h15 87%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, CVG to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,921
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CVG→MDW LUK→MDW DAY→MDW
Distance from CVG 14 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 45m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.

CVG–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CVG to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, LCK, LEX, CGF, PTK, SDF, DPA, CID, CAK, CMH, PDK, OSU, MCI, XNA, DSM, PIT, AGC, GSO, CHO, OMA, CLE, TEB, MMU, IAD, HPN, BTV, HHH, YYZ, BED, TUL, YOW, RIC, OKC, ACY, BDL, LAL, TVC, MHT, FTW, HOU, PIE, APF, YUL, ICT, IAH, FXE, MTJ, OPF, EYW, PBI, SAT, VNY, TUS, SNA, YVR, ONT, PUJ, STS, SMF, SJU, GDL, ORD, DAY, CUN, MSY, STL, MYR, BNA, MCO, DAL, DFW, DTW, MEM, ATL, CLT, DCA, AUS, LBG, LAS, LAX, LGA, MSP, PHX, EWR, RSW, BWI, BOS, RDU, ROC, TPA, SFO, CHS, SRQ, DEN, PHL, JAX, PDX, SAV, PGD, FLL, SLC, SEA, MIA, VPS and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, DAY and LEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CVG to MDW

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CVG to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to MDW ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).