United States · 249 miles (400 km)

Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati (CVG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati (CVG): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 249 miles (400 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Nashville and Charlotte and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to CVG

MDW to CVG with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Washington (DCA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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MDW to CVG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to CVG?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati (CVG).

How far is Chicago from Cincinnati by plane?

Chicago (MDW) and Cincinnati (CVG) are 249 miles (400 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does MDW to CVG 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 CVG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Cincinnati?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Nashville (BNA), Charlotte (CLT), Minneapolis (MSP) and Atlanta (ATL). On 5 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.