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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:01 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:51 am.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport takes 3h 56m, covering 1,746 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport range from $294 to $497, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $373. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $209 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $392 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $203 to $1,847. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $333 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $416: a $83 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Los Angeles and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 29m, compared with 7h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Chicago Midway Airport is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) provides easy access to other destinations in the neighborhood, which you can visit once you land from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flight. To this end, if you plan to visit Grayslake, Chesterton, Lindenhurst, Algonquin, Minooka, or Wauconda, you must first land at MDW before connecting there by road.

Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer connecting flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Popular layover cities include Dallas (DAL), San Jose (SJC), and Atlanta (ATL). It's important to note that connecting routes can vary based on the airline's flight schedules, seasonal changes, and other factors.

Yes, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers several lounges for passengers to relax and enjoy various amenities before their flights (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW). For example, American Airlines operates Admirals Club lounges at LAX in Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. On the other hand, United Airlines has United Club lounges in Terminal 7 and Terminal 8, while Delta Air Lines operates a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2.

Various airlines offer family services on trips between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). If you are flying aboard Southwest Airlines, remember that the carrier allows families to board and select seats together. Still, the airline offers a “Family Boarding” line for families with young children.