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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 137 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.137 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Chicago.137 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Chicago.137 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Chicago.138 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 138 €, select.
Chicago.138 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 138 €, select.
Chicago.138 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 138 €, select.
Chicago.167 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Chicago.213 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.
Chicago.213 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.
Chicago.218 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.
Chicago.256 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 256 €, select.
Chicago.281 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.
Chicago.291 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 291 €, select.
Chicago.296 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 296 €, select.
Chicago.296 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 296 €, select.
Chicago.400 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 400 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Columbus to Chicago Midway flights are currently cheapest in July.
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from 138 €
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from 167 €
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from 137 €
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from 213 €
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from 137 €
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Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway

Columbus to Chicago Midway: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Columbus to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Midway.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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from 137 €
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Chicago Dupage County

51km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

127km from central Chicago
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Columbus to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found137 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week25

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway is 137 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to Chicago Midway.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Columbus to Chicago Midway.
As of June 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Columbus to Chicago Midway.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport on Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Midway but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago Midway is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): What you need to know

  • Columbus's main airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • The average duration of a direct Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Columbus. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago.

  • The busiest route is from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), with 17 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from CMH to MDW is the 6:15am Southwest Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 9:20pm with Southwest Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Columbus to MDW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) depart from this terminal.

  • Southwest Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport leaving from CMH.

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CMH to MDW.

  • The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 77.0% of the time.

  • CMH is around 16 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport:

  • 77% of flights that depart John Glenn Columbus International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • You can arrive at LCK from the centre of Columbus in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 23 kilometres or so.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to MDW flight, drop your bags at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.

About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MDW:

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport flight.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago

  • From Chicago Midway International Airport, central Chicago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Right now, 68 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 137 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Columbus to MDW by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Columbus to MDW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find an affordable flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • November is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Columbus to MDW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 257 kilometres southeast to Indianapolis to tick off its leading attractions. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 137 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.

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