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

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271 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Chicago to Columbus
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
271 mi 0h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–OSU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → OSU
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
OSU → MDW
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
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 The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
Metric MDW→OSU ORD→OSU
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 53% –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
271 mi / 436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–OSU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance271 mi / 436 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to OSU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field take about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 271 miles.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from OSU to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 OSU

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to OSU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to OSU is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).