Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–MDW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 49 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h38-4h | – | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MDW | LGB→MDW | BUR→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 14 | 18 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 43m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MDW
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MDW is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).