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

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Van Nuys to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,743 mi 3h 8m nonstop +2h ahead 145 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and MDW, connecting options are available through 145 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
145
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
668
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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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 3 6
Weekly flights 2 8 25
Flight time 3h 8m 4h 3h 46m
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 8m to 3h 22m.
Facts

VNY–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 5 return
1-stop connections145 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 8m to 3h 22m. The route covers 1,743 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from VNY to MDW. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, FTW, SGU, CMI, TRM, APA, CLD, PSP, ASE, SAF, SCF, COU, BJC, CID, BKX, EGE, RIL, UGN, OMA, HDN, ONT, FWA, TUS, ROG, MKE, STL, TUL, BZN, IND, NUQ, DPA, EVV, SAN, SLC, APC, MSP, DAY, ICT, MRY, LEX, PTK, LUK, MEM, CVG, JAC, SDF, TCL, HSV, ORD, DAL, SGR, PGA, STS, SMF, CMH, MSO, SJC, HOU, AUS, SEA, PDK, OAK, TYS, AGC, NEW, BNA, CLE, MAF, PIT, YVR, IAD, AVL, SFO, ADS, IAH, MSY, PDX, PHX, GSO, GRR, AGS, DSI, YYZ, AIK, RDU, SAC, HHH, ECP, ATL, FRG, CHS, PNE, TEB, SWF, DFW, JAX, CTH, SAV, MMU, SJD, BLM, EWR, FOK, MCO, PHL, APF, SRQ, OCF, TPA, BDR, ISM, HPN, OXC, PIE, TLC, MRK, ORL, BED, FXE, LGA, PVD, VNC, ACK, PBI, SUA, VRB, YUL, NAS, BCT, FLL, YHU, RSW, OPF, MIA, BOS, GCM, PLS, SJU, SXM, CQF, LAS, HCR, SBN, CMA and TRK. 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.
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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 8 minutes to 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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