Chicago to North Platte (MDW–LBF) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 35m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to North Platte flights
OMA Omaha ~3h 34m WN → Omaha (OMA) to North Platte flights
RIC Richmond ~6h 40m WN → Richmond (RIC) to North Platte flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to North Platte
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 671 mi 1h 51m nonstop

MDW–LBF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 671 miles in 1h 51m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–LBF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LBF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
OMA ~3h 34m DEN ~4h 35m RIC ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
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 → LBF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LBF → MDW
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
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
0h
North Platte is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LBF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in North Platte.
Distance & Flight Time
671 mi / 1,079 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LBF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to North Platte route.
Route details
Distance671 mi / 1,079 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LBF
Full nameNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LBF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 671 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to LBF. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Yes, return flights from LBF 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 LBF

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to LBF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LBF is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 671 miles (1,079 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.