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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway

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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.106 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 106 €, select.
Chicago.133 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Chicago.143 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Chicago.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Chicago.166 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Chicago.167 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Chicago.167 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Chicago.167 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 158 €
Aug
from 143 €
Sep
from 133 €
Oct
from 106 €
Nov
from 183 €
Dec
from 266 €
Jan
from 400 €
Feb
from 417 €
Mar
from 501 €
Apr
from 417 €
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway

Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Midway.

Los Angeles to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found106 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway is 106 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway.
As of July 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chicago Midway is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway Airport on Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Midway but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Midway.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago two hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Each week, there are 21 Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 05:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:55 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to MDW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to MDW flights. A reliable 84.39% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and MDW include:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is 53 €. A return ticket is currently 106 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from LAX to MDW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LAX to MDW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDW:

  • Pick up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

  • From Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from LAX to MDW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

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