Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago

  • ~4 flights a day
  • Southwest Airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 26 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 86d ago

Morning before noon 9 a week

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9:00 AM 11:55 AMTue, Wed
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 9 a week

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12:40 PMFri 4:05 PMSat 4:15 PM5 days a week 4:30 PMSun 4:50 PMSat
Evening after 6 PM 8 a week

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6:55 PMFri 7:10 PMSat 8:10 PMnot Sat
Southwest Airlines

More nonstops from Columbus

CMH → ORD Chicago 7 airlines CMH → MSP Minneapolis 2 airlines CMH → BNA Nashville CMH → RSW Fort Myers 2 airlines CMH → BWI Baltimore CMH → DAL Dallas CMH → HOU Houston CMH → LAS Las Vegas MDW → CMH The return trip CMH All nonstops from Columbus MDW All nonstops from Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Columbus to Chicago?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 5m and covers 282 miles (454 km). Schedule data from 25 July 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Chicago?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Columbus to Chicago takes ~1h 5m (approximately 454 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Columbus to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago operate several times daily — 26 flights per week (~4 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?

Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago operate every day of the week.