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

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1,007 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 57m WN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 34m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 8h 2m WN → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 9h 38m WN → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 16h 21m WN → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 30m AFDLKE → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~5h 35m WN → Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 43m EJAWN → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 48m WN → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~6h 22m EJALXJWN → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
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Chicago to Lakeland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,007 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–LAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BNA ~3h 57m DTW ~5h 30m ATL ~5h 34m MIA ~5h 35m PHL ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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 → LAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LAL → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,007 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,007 miles (1,620 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.