Lake Charles to Chicago (LCH–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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861 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 2 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 55m CMNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 55m AAIBQR → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
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Lake Charles to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
861 mi 1h 55m nonstop

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

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Lake Charles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
IAH ~4h 55m DFW ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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
LCH → MDW
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
MDW → LCH
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LCH→MDW IAH→MDW HOU→MDW
Distance from LCH – 127 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – 4 43
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 30m 2h 25m
Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights · Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights · New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCH with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lake Charles.
LCH: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

LCH–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,386 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 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 LCH to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 861 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and MSY. 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 LCH to MDW

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCH to MDW is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and New Orleans (MSY).