Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
4 hours is the average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For the earliest departure, catch the 05:00 flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you'd like to jet off later, the last flight departs at 22:50. With 21 flights each week from LAX to MDW, you can select the one that's best for you.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between LAX and MDW:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is P3,607. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P6,694. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to MDW by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 54 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport to central Chicago is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 46 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 29 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12 ºC and 3 ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MDW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from LAX to MDW:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
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