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

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Chicago to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 314 mi 0h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and BKL, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BKL.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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.

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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 15m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Burke Lakefront Airport.

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.

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
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BKL
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burke Lakefront Airport take approximately 0h 56m. The route covers 314 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to BKL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, MKE, CMH, IND, BUF, IAD, ORD, BNA, MKC, CLT, BWI, RIC, BOS, DAL, TPA, PBI, MCO, RSW, MIA, MSY, FLL, PHX, LAS, SJU, OAK, PHL and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (505 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YIP. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).