Chicago to Cincinnati (MDW–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 255 mi 0h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LUK, connecting options are available through 57 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric MDW→LUK ORD→LUK MKE→LUK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 0h 42m 1h 15m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m.
Facts

MDW–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 411 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take approximately 0h 42m. The route covers 255 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to LUK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CGF, IND, SDF, TYS, SUS, PIT, MKE, GSO, CLE, BNA, IAD, ORD, OMA, CLT, RDU, MSP, BWI, STL, PHL, EWR, CHO, ISP, AUS, JFK, BHM, JAX, PSM, BOS, PIE, SRQ, HOU, DAL, PBI, CRG, CHS, DFW, IAH, NAS, FLL, EGE, BDL, BZN, MIA, SLC, PLS, PHX, TUS, LAS, SNA, VNY, SJC, OAK, MRY, SXM, JWN and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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 LUK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LUK ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (411 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).