West Lafayette to Chicago (LAF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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104 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DEN Denver ~8h 5m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
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West Lafayette to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
104 mi 0h 25m nonstop -1h behind

LAF–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAF → MDW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
MDW → LAF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LAF→MDW IND→MDW CMI→MDW
Distance from LAF – 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights ~1 19 1
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 37m 0h 35m
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights · Savoy (CMI) to Chicago flights · Gary (GYY) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAF with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

LAF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 167 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 104 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Lafayette.
Nearby alternatives include IND, CMI and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAF to MDW

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to MDW is about 0 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Savoy (CMI) and Gary (GYY).