Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 306 miles (493 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Saint Louis and Nashville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to CLE
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

MDW to CLE with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines, then Frontier Airlines


- Via New York (LGA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





MDW to CLE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to CLE?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE).
How far is Chicago from Cleveland by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Cleveland (CLE) are 306 miles (493 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MDW to CLE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to CLE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Cleveland?
The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Saint Louis (STL), Nashville (BNA), Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.