New York to Chicago (LGA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 87 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h05-2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from New York
| Metric | LGA→MDW | JFK→MDW | TEB→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 1 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 43m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
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 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGA to MDW is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Cleveland Hopkins and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).