Chicago to Lakeland (MDW–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,007 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LAL, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
437
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,007 mi / 1,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

MDW–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance1,007 mi / 1,620 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 1,007 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, GMU, BHM, SFB, PBI, USA, RDU, DAL, IAD, MIA, DTW, PHL, LGA, HVN, JFK, BDL, HOU, IAH, SLC, PHX, CVG, LAS, PLS, SNA, SJU, SJC, SMF, PDX, AUS, ATL, BNA, MCO and ROC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MDW to LAL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LAL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,007 miles (1,620 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.