Van Nuys to Chicago/Waukegan (VNY–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Van Nuys to Chicago/Waukegan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,743 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and UGN, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to UGN.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric VNY→UGN LAX→UGN SNA→UGN
Distance from VNY 19 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 15m 3h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m.

VNY–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNY to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Waukegan National Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,743 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, MSP, BNA, CMH, TUS, STL, IAD, SFO, PVR, SJD, MIA and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Waukegan is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VNY to UGN

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to UGN ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).