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

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WN3199
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1372
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1079
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1712
WN Southwest
7S7
9:39 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN1932
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN2612
WN Southwest
7S7
7:01 PM
CDT
9:02 PM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN1292
WN Southwest
737
7:30 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1378
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1021
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN675
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3731
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Cleveland
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 306 mi 1h 1m nonstop +1h ahead 118 1-stop hubs

MDW–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 73H, 7S7 1h01-1h16 69%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 69% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to CLE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
118
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
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.

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric MDW→CLE ORD→CLE MKE→CLE
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 20 2
Weekly flights 21 424 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 47m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
306 mi / 492 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 16m.

MDW–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance306 mi / 492 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections118 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 16m. The route covers 306 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CLE. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, PTK, YIP, GRB, LEX, JVL, ATW, CMH, MKE, CHO, IND, SUS, BUF, SDF, PIT, SVH, YYZ, CEU, PNE, STP, CID, TEB, PDK, HPN, AGS, PSF, BTV, ORD, MMU, CVG, MKC, BHM, BED, MEM, HHH, ISP, PSM, HUT, ILM, ALB, OMA, CHS, HVN, LNK, SAV, BDL, FSD, DAL, OKC, JFK, ICT, VRB, LAL, BVY, ORL, NEW, BCT, SUA, ABQ, YWG, HOU, APF, PBI, SEF, AFW, EYW, OPF, COS, EGE, AUS, NAS, TMB, MSY, IAH, YVR, MYR, PLS, TRM, PSP, VNY, YLW, SNA, MCI, SJC, SJU, BWI, DTW, EWR, RSW, ATL, STL, DCA, PHL, MSP, BNA, MCO, TPA, LGA, BOS, MIA, CLT, DFW, DEN, PHX, RDU, SRQ, IAD, LAS, FLL, SFO, LAX, SEA, SLC, GRR, SPI, CUN, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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 CLE

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CLE ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).