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

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1,743 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 41m ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DAL Dallas ~6h 11m UD → JTLLXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~7h 57m JD → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Van Nuys to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,743 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–MDW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 1,743 miles in 3h 22m.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Van Nuys flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VNY–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DAL ~6h 11m BWI ~7h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → VNY
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
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 – 4 7
Weekly flights – 8 29
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 55m 3h 55m
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 22m gate to gate.
Facts

VNY–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,743 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VNY to MDW. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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.

VNY to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to MDW is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).