Cincinnati to Chicago (LUK–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 255 mi 0h 45m nonstop -1h behind 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and MDW, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LUK→MDW CVG→MDW DAY→MDW
Distance from LUK – 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 2 14 –
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 10m 0h 45m
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights · Lexington (LEX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LUK 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 Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 51m.
Facts

LUK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 411 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 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 LUK to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 51m. The route covers 255 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LUK to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, YIP, MKE, DPA, TYS, AGC, BNA, IAD, ORD, LIT, CLT, RDU, PDK, AGS, YYZ, ABE, MSP, CHO, ORF, MYR, BED, EWR, BWI, CHS, ATL, PHL, PNS, TUL, PIE, DAL, PVD, BOS, TPA, IAH, HOU, MCO, PBI, SRQ, FLL, NAS, GCM, SAT, DFW, AUS, BOI, ABQ, SLC, PHX, LAS, SFO and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, 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 LUK to MDW

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to MDW ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (411 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).