Van Nuys to Chicago (VNY–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Van Nuys to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 1,743 mi 3h 11m nonstop +2h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and MDW, connecting options are available through 60 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
FTW ~4h 37m APA ~5h 8m TRM ~5h 10m SAF ~5h 14m RIL ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
611
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
VNY → MDW
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
MDW → VNY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric VNY→MDW BUR→MDW LAX→MDW
Distance from VNY – 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 4
Weekly flights 3 12 49
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 50m 3h 42m
Burbank (BUR) to Chicago flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m to 3h 30m.
Facts

VNY–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 11m to 3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 11m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,743 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from VNY to MDW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, APA, TRM, SAF, RIL, ASE, HDN, PSP, ONT, BNA, LGB, IND, EGE, LAS, BZN, SCF, MAF, APC, DAY, PHX, SLC, STS, JAC, TUS, SAN, PTK, MSP, CMH, SJC, SMF, OAK, YYZ, HOU, SFO, RNO, DAL, AUS, MCI, SAC, RDU, SJD, IAD, PHL, TEB, HHH, HPN, APF, PIE, JAX, PBI, OPF, EWR, BED, RSW, BCT, BOS, MIA, PLS, SJU and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from MDW to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. 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 VNY to MDW

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to MDW ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).