Traveling from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Cincinnati.
Choose from six weekly Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
Give yourself enough time to make your CVG to MDW flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Chicago (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Southwest Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for CVG to MDW flights, with 82.54% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CVG and MDW:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Nashville International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is AED 272. A round-trip fare right now is AED 543. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CVG to MDW.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
77.0% of flights taking off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from central Cincinnati, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Pick up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Chicago Midway International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chicago in May.
When booking your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CVG to MDW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometers south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.