Chicago to Lansing (MDW–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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176 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 3 hubs
DTW Detroit 2h 52m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington 5h 27m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 11h 22m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
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Chicago to Lansing
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
176 mi 0h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DTW ~2h 52m DCA ~5h 27m MCO ~11h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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 → LAN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
LAN → MDW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lansing from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Metric MDW→LAN ORD→LAN
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 28
Flight time 0h 32m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 86% –
Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
176 mi / 283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance176 mi / 283 km
Flight time0h 32m
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: LAN
Full nameCapital Region International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Capital Region International Airport take about 0h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 176 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAN to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAN

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LAN is about 0 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 176 miles (283 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).