Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,747
miles
2,812
kilometers
1,518
nautical miles

🕐 3h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (63°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,747 2,795
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,747 2,795
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,747 2,621
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,747 2,621
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,747 3,494
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,747 2,621
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Chicago, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MDW route connects Los Angeles, United States with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,747 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 63° from Los Angeles. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1,747 miles (2,812 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MDW typically take around 3h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,747 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.