Los Angeles to Chicago/Waukegan (LAX–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,748 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → UGN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
UGN → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric LAX→UGN BUR→UGN SNA→UGN
Distance from LAX 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 23m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · UGN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,748 mi / 2,813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

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–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,748 mi / 2,813 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,748 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from UGN to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, SNA and PSP. 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 LAX to UGN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to UGN is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,748 miles (2,813 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).