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

Q: How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago to take?

The flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes4 Hours 7 Minutes.

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Returns from £127.13

One-way from £71.96

Flight from Los Angeles International to Midway are only operated by one airliner – Southwest Airlines. When travelling from Los Angeles International you will cover about 1,747 miles before you reach Midway. This journey will take 4 Hours 7 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Midway United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Midway will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at Midway don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Midway Airport from Los Angeles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Los Angeles International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Midway Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Midway Airport.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Los Angeles International Airport. The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Midway Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Midway Airport:

Find hotels close to Midway Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Los Angeles International and Midway please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Southwest Airlines	3	3	3	3	4	4	4	05:35	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

Southwest Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:35 and 18:50.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

05:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN651

11:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

16:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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Tuesday

05:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN651

11:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

16:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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Wednesday

05:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN651

11:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

16:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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Thursday

05:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN651

11:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

16:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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Friday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN468

11:00

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

13:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2749

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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Saturday

00:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

06:10

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN468

11:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3199

15:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2461

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Sunday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN468

11:00

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1966

13:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2749

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN712

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Burbank to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 6 Minutes
Carlsbad Mc Clellan Palomar to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 3 Minutes
Long Beach to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 6 Minutes
Ontario to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 2 Minutes
San Diego to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 4 Minutes
Santa Ana John Wayne to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 5 Minutes
Los Angeles Van Nuys to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 7 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

Don't forget to book your car rental!

Find the cheapest car rental deals at Chicago Midway Airport

Flight Price FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)

DIRECT Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW is £71.96 ($90 €86.60)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW is £127.13 ($159 €152)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW is £42.38 ($53 €50)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW is £85.55 ($107 €102.96)

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