Lakeland to Chicago (LAL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lakeland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,007 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAL and MDW, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
424
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LAL→MDW TPA→MDW PIE→MDW
Distance from LAL – 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 5
Weekly flights 0 29 1
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 45m 2h 25m
Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAL 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 Lakeland.
LAL: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,007 mi / 1,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m.
Facts

LAL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,007 mi / 1,620 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 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 LAL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 9m. The route covers 1,007 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, JAX, SDF, OCF, CLE, RDU, USA, BHM, IAD, PIT, PBI, RIC, DTW, BWI, ABE, PHL, MIA, SUA, IAH, MSP, AUS, HVN, SLC, SNA, ATL, ONT, BNA, CVG, ROC and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lakeland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, PIE and SRQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAL to MDW

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to MDW ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,007 miles (1,620 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).