New Orleans to Chicago (NEW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 821 mi 2h 7m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NEW and MDW, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric NEW→MDW MSY→MDW GPT→MDW
Distance from NEW – 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 2 23 –
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 20m 2h 55m
New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights · Mobile (MOB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m to 2h 12m.
Facts

NEW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 7m to 2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 7m to 2h 12m. The route covers 821 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NEW to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, BHM, TYS, MKE, PJC, HOU, DAL, AUS, IAD, RDU, SAT, ILM, CMH, CLE, MCO, CLT, TEB, BWI, IAH, MAF, SAV, CHS, YYZ, TPA, LGA, MMU, MIA, PBI, FLL, PHL, BOS, PHX, LAS, VNY and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and MOB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NEW to MDW

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to MDW ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Mobile (MOB).