Chicago to Columbus (MDW–CMH) — 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–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 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 | 29 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 0h57-1h25 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→CMH | ORD→CMH | GYY→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 377 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 43m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to CMH is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).