North Platte to Chicago (LBF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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671 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 26m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
OMA Omaha ~4h 27m BVN → WN Omaha (OMA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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North Platte to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
671 mi 1h 40m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between LBF and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DEN ~4h 26m OMA ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
107
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
LBF → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → LBF
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as North Platte.
LBF: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in North Platte, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
671 mi / 1,079 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

LBF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the North Platte to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance671 mi / 1,079 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBF
Full nameNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 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 LBF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 671 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LBF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LBF to MDW

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LBF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBF to MDW is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 671 miles (1,079 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.