Chicago to New York (MDW–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 88 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h-2h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→LGA | ORD→LGA | MKE→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 478 | 51 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 39m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 37% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
MDW–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to LGA
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to LGA ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).