Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to MDW.
Flight time: about 49m 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 SWA1197 | 6:28a | 50m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1197 | 8:25a | 49m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1197 | 9:08a | 52m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1503 | 9:12a | 49m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1197 | 9:15a | 48m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1197 | 9:26a | 49m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1197 | 9:50a | 1h3m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4386 | 11:59a | 50m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4386 | 12:08p | 48m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1198 | 12:10p | 58m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1199 | 3:50p | 49m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1199 | 4:23p | 45m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1199 | 4:28p | 49m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1982 | 4:58p | 47m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1199 | 5:01p | 47m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA481 | 5:06p | 50m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA66 | 7:48p | 47m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1200 | 8:03p | 48m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1200 | 8:11p | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1200 | 8:47p | 52m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1200 | 9:06p | 51m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1200 | 10:57p | 54m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 26 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 49m 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 49m.