Chicago to Columbus (MDW–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN507
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1940
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN277
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN8516
WN Southwest
12:12 PM
CDT
2:44 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN3155
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1149
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1576
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1972
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1944
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3755
WN Southwest
1:09 AM
EDT
1:25 AM
CDT
1h 16m
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WN1419
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN889
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN2529
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1946
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1420
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3309
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN3104
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3540
WN Southwest
737
7:10 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3580
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1623
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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Chicago to Columbus
1 carrier, 44 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 282 mi 0h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 74 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 43 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h32 57%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (43 flights/wk, 100%)
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 CMH direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CMH.
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One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,419
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 → CMH
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
90%
Return
CMH → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 32m.

MDW–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 454 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights44 out / 36 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h 32m. The route covers 282 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CMH. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, LUK, MKE, LEX, IND, CHO, CVG, CLE, YYZ, PDK, TEB, MEM, OKC, HPN, BED, PSM, MHT, MCI, NEW, SGR, CRG, APF, PBI, PNS, TMB, BCT, HDN, BZN, SCF, YYC, VNY, TUS, EWR, BWI, DTW, PIT, SFO, BNA, DFW, STL, ATL, MIA, DAL, DEN, RDU, MSP, LGA, ECP, MCO, PHL, DCA, BDL, FLL, HOU, CLT, RSW, JAX, CHS, SLC, TPA, AUS, IAD, LAS, BOS, PHX, SRQ, CUN, LAX, SAV, SAN, SBN, IAH, ARR and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CMH to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN 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 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).