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

LCK Airport Page →
287 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
No nonstop service between LCK and MDW. Nearest airports to LCK with scheduled service: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 107 mi) · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE, 124 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
SAV Savannah 4h 42m G4 → WN Savannah (SAV) to Chicago flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 38m G4 → WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 23m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 22m G4 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda 12h 57m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago ~4h CX → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
VPS Valparaiso ~5h 53m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
287 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LCK and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LCK Routes MDW Routes LCK Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ORD ~4h 0m SAV ~4h 42m MYR ~5h 38m VPS ~5h 53m SRQ ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LCK → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → LCK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LCK→MDW CMH→MDW DAY→MDW
Distance from LCK – 13 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights – 50 –
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 10m 0h 45m
Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights · Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights · Parkersburg (Williamstown) (PKB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCK with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
287 mi / 461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

LCK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance287 mi / 461 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 287 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Savannah Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Sarasota Bradenton.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LCK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, DAY and PKB. 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 LCK to MDW

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to MDW is about 0 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 287 miles (461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Savannah Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Sarasota Bradenton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Parkersburg (Williamstown) (PKB).