Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
25 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h34m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago Midway → Los Angeles · 27 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Los Angeles local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2914 | 5:25a | 3h33m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4429 | 5:45a | 3h23m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4429 | 6:15a | 3h39m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3884 | 6:20a | 3h36m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA899 | 9:25a | 3h30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1381 | 11:10a | 3h32m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2497 | 12:05p | 3h34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2828 | 12:05p | 3h35m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3454 | 3:40p | 3h36m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4433 | 4:00p | 3h32m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2491 | 11:55p | 3h36m | Daily |
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Other airports near Los Angeles with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 17 mi | 7 |
| BUR — BurbankSouthwest | 18 mi | 7 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 47 mi | 7 |
| SAN — San DiegoSouthwest | 109 mi | 23 |
The route
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Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 25 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LAX and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h34m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Driving from Los Angeles to Chicago takes about 29h 6m behind the wheel — roughly 2,016 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h34m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes — 27 nonstop flights a week from Chicago Midway (MDW) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.