Chicago to Cleveland (MDW–BKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
BWI Baltimore 5h 25m UAWN → UA Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 23m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~5h 48m → Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cleveland flights
IAH Houston ~7h 20m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
314 mi 0h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore MDW Routes BKL Routes MDW Live Flights BKL Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Cleveland (BKL) Cleveland to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~5h 23m BWI ~5h 25m PIE ~5h 48m IAH ~7h 20m
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
MDW → BKL
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
BKL → MDW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Burke Lakefront Airport.
Metric MDW→BKL ORD→BKL MKE→BKL
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 15m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Burke Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · BKL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
314 mi / 505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–BKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance314 mi / 505 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burke Lakefront Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 314 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BKL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to BKL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to BKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BKL is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (505 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).