New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 723 | 1,157 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 723 | 1,157 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 723 | 1,085 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 723 | 1,085 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 723 | 1,446 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 723 | 1,085 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?
Flights between New York and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The LGA to MDW route connects New York, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 723 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 W bearing of 280° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
🛬 About MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.