Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago
27 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to MDW.
Flight time: about 53m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Columbus local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1180 | 7:08a | 48m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA867 | 8:09a | 55m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA867 | 8:20a | 50m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1180 | 9:11a | 48m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1180 | 9:18a | 56m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA163 | 10:11a | 48m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1180 | 11:14a | 55m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1180 | 11:33a | 53m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA4496 | 12:04p | 52m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4496 | 12:11p | 59m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA915 | 1:06p | 53m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA195 | 4:08p | 58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1182 | 4:10p | 52m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1182 | 5:01p | 49m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1181 | 5:44p | 55m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1181 | 5:49p | 59m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1181 | 6:19p | 48m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1183 | 7:42p | 57m | Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1183 | 7:52p | 58m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1056 | 7:56p | 54m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1056 | 8:35p | 52m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1056 | 9:21p | 52m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 27 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CMH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 53m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Chicago?
Driving from Columbus to Chicago takes about 5h 30m, covering roughly 355 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 53m.