New York to Chicago (LGA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 95 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h24-2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from New York
| Metric | LGA→MDW | TEB→MDW | EWR→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 3 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 1h 47m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
LGA–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGA to MDW
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGA to MDW ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).