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

LUK Airport Page →
255 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 24m → AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~4h 54m → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
255 mi 0h 50m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore LUK Routes MDW Routes LUK Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Cincinnati flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
MSP ~4h 24m BWI ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
LUK → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
MDW → LUK
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
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 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 – 4 1
Weekly flights – 16 –
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 5m 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 50m gate to gate.
Facts

LUK–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 411 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 255 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 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 is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).