Direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland MDW → CLE

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 8m and covers 306 miles (492 km). Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 75.0% at CLE — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 31 July 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 27 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 30d ago

Southwest Airlines
27 flights per week (~4 per day)
Tue, Wed
07:50 → 10:05
Daily
07:55 → 10:10
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
12:15 → 14:25
Sat
13:35 → 15:45 15:45 → 17:55 18:00 → 20:15
Weekdays
17:25 → 19:35
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
19:35 → 21:55

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Cleveland?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE).

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Cleveland?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Cleveland.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cleveland?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes ~1h 8m (approximately 492 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Cleveland?

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Cleveland operate multiple daily — 27 flights per week (~4 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Cleveland?

Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 75.0% at CLE — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

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

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

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