Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from LAX to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h31m nonstop
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 SWA2358 | 12:14a | 3h32m | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2358 | 12:16a | 3h39m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2358 | 12:35a | 3h22m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2491 | 12:55a | 3h26m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA298 | 5:24a | 3h32m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2914 | 5:42a | 3h31m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2914 | 5:59a | 3h36m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA461 | 6:22a | 3h28m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA280 | 8:46a | 3h25m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA335 | 11:02a | 3h37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA335 | 11:08a | 3h42m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4163 | 11:24a | 3h31m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3371 | 11:27a | 3h26m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA715 | 11:38a | 3h32m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2828 | 12:40p | 3h41m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA889 | 2:48p | 3h30m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4433 | 5:03p | 3h35m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4917 | 5:56p | 3h31m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2312 | 7:54p | 3h22m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 26 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 3h31m 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 3h31m.