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

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271 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Columbus to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
271 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind

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

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSU → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → OSU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric OSU→MDW CMH→MDW LCK→MDW
Distance from OSU 11 mi 20 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights ~1 29
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 48m 0h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
271 mi / 436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m gate to gate.

OSU–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance271 mi / 436 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: OSU
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 271 miles.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MDW to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, LCK and DAY. 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 OSU to MDW

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

OSU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to MDW is about 0 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Columbus (LCK) and Dayton (DAY).