Travelling from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) taking off from either of these.
1 hour 14 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind Columbus.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CMH to MDW is with Southwest Airlines at 22:10.
To ensure you get on your flight from Columbus to MDW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
You can book a direct flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
You can get away on a direct flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from CMH.
The distance from central Columbus to CMH is roughly 13 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Book a hotel near MDW if you have a late flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
C$107 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport. Return flights start from C$214. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Columbus to MDW when you book 10 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Columbus to MDW, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway International Airport.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of major attractions to add to your Chicago itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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