Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Midway (MDW)

Flight Los Angeles(LAX) to Midway(MDW)
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Los Angeles International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
LAX : Los Angeles , United States MDW : Chicago , United States
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Los Angeles to Chicago/Midway Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Midway (MDW).

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Flight Schedules Los Angeles to Midway

This route is operated by Southwest Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago/Midway.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
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Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:03 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Los Angeles to Midway is the final flight at 23:15 by Southwest Airlines WN3396.

From Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Midway (MDW) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Los Angeles to Midway
3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes
From Midway to Los Angeles
4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes

Distance

From Midway to Los Angeles
Approx. 1,750 miles
Approx. 2,810 Km
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Los Angeles to Chicago Map

Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport

Type of aircrafts (LAX to MDW)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Los Angeles and Chicago. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Omaha (OMA)
LAX 3h8m OMA 1h20m MDW
3h15m 1h25m
Des Moines (DSM)
LAX 3h30m DSM 1h15m MDW
3h50m 1h20m
Denver (DEN)
LAX 2h15m DEN 2h15m MDW
2h24m 2h30m
Las Vegas (LAS)
LAX 1h5m LAS 3h25m MDW
1h10m 3h45m
Chicago (ORD)
LAX 3h48m ORD 45分 MDW
4h8m 45分
Kansas City (MCI)
LAX 3h5m MCI 1h20m MDW
3h24m 1h25m
Palm Springs (PSP)
LAX 60分 PSP 3h35m MDW
60分 4h15m
Wichita (ICT)
LAX 2h53m ICT 1h45m MDW
2h57m 2h0m
Albuquerque (ABQ)
LAX 1h45m ABQ 2h35m MDW
1h55m 2h55m
Phoenix (PHX)
LAX 1h20m PHX 3h5m MDW
1h21m 3h35m

FAQ : Los Angeles to Chicago/Midway

How far is it from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The distance between Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Midway (MDW) is approximately 1,750 miles(2,810km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Los Angeles(LAX) to Midway(MDW)?
Currently, this route is served by Southwest Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Los Angeles to Midway Flight Schedules and Midway to Los Angeles Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Midway (MDW) route?
The Los Angeles – Midway route is operated by Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles to Chicago?
The time difference between Los Angeles International Airport(Los Angeles) and Chicago Midway International Airport(Chicago) is +2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.