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

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287 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between MDW and LCK. Nearest airports to MDW with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 21 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 48 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 7h 19m WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights
VPS Valparaiso 13h 20m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 18h 16m WN → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 21h 52m WN → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 5m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
287 mi 0h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
FLL ~7h 5m SRQ ~7h 19m VPS ~13h 20m SAV ~18h 16m MYR ~21h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → LCK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
LCK → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric MDW→LCK ORD→LCK MKE→LCK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 57m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus flights · Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
287 mi / 461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance287 mi / 461 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 287 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sarasota Bradenton, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LCK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LCK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and BMI. 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 LCK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LCK is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 287 miles (461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sarasota Bradenton, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).