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Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Columbus Airport and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $337 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $381, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:01 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 64% above the route average of $337. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 16m, covering 282 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $216 to $724. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 13m, compared with 6h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago Midway Airport is 1 hour behind Columbus Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport range from $256 to $419, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.