Chicago to Los Angeles (MDW–LAX) — 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.
MDW–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h15-4h42 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→LAX | ORD→LAX | SBN→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 33 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 677 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 48m | 4h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MDW–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to LAX
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to LAX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).