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Cleveland → Chicago

Dec 9, 2026 · one way

CLE → MDW1 adulteconomyOne way

3 flight options · 2 airlines

Nonstop flights

Wed, Dec 9 · One way

Southwest Airlines
8:45 amCLE
1h 25m
Nonstop
9:10 amMDW

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

Wed, Dec 9 · One way

Southwest Airlines
7:10 pmCLE
1h 25m
Nonstop
7:35 pmMDW

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

One-stop flights

Wed, Dec 9 · One way

Delta Air Lines
2:05 pmCLE
4h 56m
DTW · 2h 30m
6:01 pmMDW

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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CLE ⇄ MDW

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-09 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN1218$140.002026-10-29T00:57:04Z
2026-12-09 · one wayDelta Air LinesDL5359 + DL4677$195.002026-10-29T00:57:04Z
2026-12-09 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN1220$140.002026-10-29T00:57:04Z

2026-12-09 · one way · $140.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN1218: CLE 2026-12-09 08:45:00 → MDW 2026-12-09 09:10:00; nonstop; 85 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-09 · one way · $195.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL5359 / DL4677: CLE 2026-12-09 14:05:00 → MDW 2026-12-09 18:01:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 296 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL5359: CLE 2026-12-09 14:05:00 → DTW 2026-12-09 15:10:00; layover at DTW: 150 minutes.
    • DL4677: DTW 2026-12-09 17:40:00 → MDW 2026-12-09 18:01:00.

2026-12-09 · one way · $140.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN1220: CLE 2026-12-09 19:10:00 → MDW 2026-12-09 19:35:00; nonstop; 85 minutes. Local airport times.

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