Chicago to Akron (MDW–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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333 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 17m LXJWN AA Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
DCA Washington 4h 19m WN AAAS Washington (DCA) to Akron flights
SAV Savannah 5h 28m WN G4MX Savannah (SAV) to Akron flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 37m WN MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Akron flights
TPA Tampa 6h 2m VJTWN MX Tampa (TPA) to Akron flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 8m WN G4MX Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Akron flights
MCO Orlando 6h 13m WN MX Orlando (MCO) to Akron flights
CHS Charleston 6h 52m WN MX Charleston (CHS) to Akron flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 7h 1m WN G4MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 45m WN MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Akron flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Akron
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
333 mi 0h 49m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
814
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → CAK
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
60%
Return
CAK → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CAK delays →

Other ways to reach Akron from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→CAK ORD→CAK GYY→CAK
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 92
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 31m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Akron.
Distance & Flight Time
333 mi / 535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.

MDW–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Akron route.
Route details
Distance333 mi / 535 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 333 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Savannah Hilton Head.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CAK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY 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 CAK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CAK is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 333 miles (535 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).