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

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Lake Charles to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 861 mi 1h 55m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LCH and MDW, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
BNA ~3h 46m IAD ~5h 17m FLL ~6h 24m IAH ~7h 46m DFW ~17h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
MDW → LCH
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 2 69
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 30m 2h 7m
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 861 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LCH to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, IAD, FLL, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and New Orleans (MSY).