Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Los Angeles

United States

United States

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Distance
1,746 miles  ·  (2,810 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 55 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from LAX to MDW, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

Airline-specific flight schedules from Los Angeles to Chicago

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Los Angeles to Chicago

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Los Angeles to Chicago Flights

Flights from LAX to MDW are operated 21 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:00 - 20:00. The earliest flight departs at 05:00, the last flight departs at 20:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 1,746 miles (or 2,810 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 2 airports in Chicago: Midway International Airport (MDW) and O'Hare International Airport (formerly Orchard Depot Fi (ORD).

How many flights per week are there from LAX to MDW?

There are 21 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Chicago (as of March 2024).

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

3 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago.

How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?

The distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 1,746 miles (2,810 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from LAX airport to MDW airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Chicago.

What alliances have direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

There are no alliances flying direct from Los Angeles to Chicago at the moment.

What classes are available from Los Angeles to Chicago?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Aircraft types that fly from Los Angeles to Chicago:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The earliest flight departs at 05:00 from Los Angeles and arrives at 11:05 at Chicago.

What is the latest flight available from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The latest flight departs at 20:00 from Los Angeles and arrives at 01:50 at Chicago.

Non-stop flights from LAX to MDW

1,746 miles (2,810 km)  ·  3h 55m

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