Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago LAX → MDW

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). Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 20 July 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 22 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 41d ago

Southwest Airlines
22 flights per week (~3 per day)
Departs Terminal 1 Arrives Terminal 2
Tue, Wed
05:05 → 11:05
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
05:10 → 11:10
Sat
05:45 → 11:45 08:45 → 14:40
Sun
11:45 → 17:40
Weekdays
18:20 → 00:20
Daily
23:55 → 05:55

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW).

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 multiple daily — 22 flights per week (~3 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

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.

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