Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

  • ~3 flights a day
  • 2 airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 22 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 92d ago

Most leave in the evening.

Morning before noon 10 a week

Arrive the same day

5:05 AMTue, Wed 5:10 AM5 days a week 5:45 AMSat 8:45 AMSat 11:45 AMSun
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 0 a week

No nonstop leaves between noon and 6 PM.

Evening after 6 PM 12 a week

Arrive the next morning

6:20 PM5 days a week 11:55 PM
Southwest Airlines Departs Terminal 1 Arrives Terminal 2

More nonstops from Los Angeles

LAX → SFO San Francisco 16 airlines LAX → LAS Las Vegas 13 airlines LAX → HNL Honolulu 9 airlines LAX → SLC Salt Lake City 8 airlines LAX → AUS Austin 7 airlines LAX → YVR Vancouver 7 airlines LAX → DEN Denver 6 airlines LAX → ICN Seoul 6 airlines MDW → LAX The return trip LAX All nonstops from Los Angeles MDW All nonstops from Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 6m and covers 1,747 miles (2,812 km). Schedule data from 20 July 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes ~4h 6m (approximately 2812 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago operate several times daily — 22 flights per week (~3 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago operate every day of the week.