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
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WN492
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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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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WN3267
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3787
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4601
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3120
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2748
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3256
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3917
WN Southwest
737
6:43 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 68 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, 68 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 28 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h15 70%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,651
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
CVG → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
85%
Return
MDW → CVG
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CVG→MDW DAY→MDW SDF→MDW
Distance from CVG 64 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 28 2 40
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 43m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 70%
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 flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 28 nonstop flights per week from CVG to MDW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CMH, CAK, MCI, XNA, AGC, MEM, YYZ, IAD, TEB, BTV, OKC, BDL, CHS, LAL, BED, OPF, DAL, MTJ, PBI, RDU, PIE, MYR, ONT, SMF, YVR, SFO, SJU, GDL, CUN, DTW, PUJ, CLT, MSY, BNA, ATL, MCO, BWI, TUL, MSP, MIA, PDX, RSW, DCA, LAS, PHL, TPA, LGA, SAV, SRQ, LAX, AUS, DEN, ORD, PHX, MHT, ROC, JAX, EWR, BOS, FLL, DFW, PGD, SLC, IAH, SEA, VPS and STL. 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 DAY, SDF and IND. 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 CVG to MDW

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Louisville (SDF) and Indianapolis (IND).