How far is Chicago, IL, from Cleveland, OH?
The distance between Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago (MDW) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Cleveland to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cleveland to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.801 miles
- 493.749 kilometers
- 266.603 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 306.014 miles
- 492.482 kilometers
- 265.919 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cleveland to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Chicago?
The time difference between Cleveland and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Flight carbon footprint between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Cleveland to Chicago generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cleveland to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cleveland, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLE |
| ICAO Code: | KCLE |
| Coordinates: | 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |