Direct flights from Chicago Midway to New York
37 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to LGA.
Flight time: about 1h36m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago Midway local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2801 | 5:12a | 1h35m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2801 | 5:25a | 1h35m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2801 | 5:38a | 1h34m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2801 | 5:54a | 1h32m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1592 | 8:27a | 1h32m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1573 | 8:29a | 1h40m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2038 | 8:32a | 1h35m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2038 | 8:36a | 1h48m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4044 | 9:36a | 1h34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4044 | 9:53a | 1h45m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4044 | 10:10a | 1h36m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4044 | 10:29a | 1h36m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4044 | 10:50a | 1h35m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2803 | 1:36p | 1h32m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2803 | 2:03p | 1h35m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2804 | 3:04p | 1h42m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2804 | 3:19p | 1h34m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2803 | 3:29p | 2h4m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2804 | 3:33p | 1h42m | Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA556 | 5:43p | 1h50m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA556 | 6:17p | 1h49m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2762 | 6:36p | 1h36m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1335 | 8:21p | 1h39m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4120 | 8:27p | 1h34m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4120 | 9:03p | 1h33m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2289 | 9:04p | 1h36m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4120 | 9:08p | 1h40m | Mon, Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New York (LGA)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 37 nonstop flights a week to New York (LGA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MDW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago Midway to New York?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New York (LGA) takes about 1h36m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to New York?
Driving from Chicago Midway to New York takes about 12h 10m, covering roughly 790 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h36m.