Chicago to Cleveland (MDW–CLE) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 50 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h25 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→CLE | ORD→CLE | SBN→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 418 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 25m | 0h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
MDW–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to CLE
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to CLE is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).