Chicago to West Lafayette (MDW–LAF) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~3h 18m WN → Milwaukee (MKE) to West Lafayette flights
SJC San Jose ~9h 37m LXJWN → San Jose (SJC) to West Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to West Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MKE ~3h 18m SJC ~9h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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
MDW → LAF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
LAF → MDW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Purdue University Airport.
Metric MDW→LAF ORD→LAF MKE→LAF
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 14 –
Departure OTP 85% – –
Chicago (ORD) to West Lafayette flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to West Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Purdue University Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LAF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in West Lafayette.
Facts

MDW–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LAF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAF to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).