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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 8:29 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport takes 2h 19m, covering 827 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 New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport range from $275 to $450, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $361 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $280 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $366 for nonstop.

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 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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 $286 to $2,050. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $300 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $186.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 5h 04m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 51m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: 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

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