Chicago to Columbus (MDW–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 43 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h10-1h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→CMH | ORD→CMH | SBN→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 314 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 45m | 0h 52m | 23h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
MDW–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to CMH
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to CMH ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).