Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$331 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$331
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Sat, 15 Nov, priced at AU$331 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$333 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$333
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 12 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at AU$333 found 3 days ago
Delta
Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$366 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$366
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at AU$366 found 4 days ago
Delta
Fri, 7 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$394 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$394
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Sat, 15 Nov, priced at AU$394 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$417 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$417
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Sat, 15 Nov, priced at AU$417 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$460 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$460
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at AU$460 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$467 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$467
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Sat, 15 Nov, priced at AU$467 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$482 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$482
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at AU$482 found 5 days ago
Delta
Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$485 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$485
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Thu, 6 Nov, priced at AU$485 found 3 days ago
Delta
Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
MDW
Chicago
AU$490 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$490
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from Los Angeles to Chicago, returning Fri, 5 Dec, priced at AU$490 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (MDW)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$178 - AU$609 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Chicago

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to O'Hare Intl. ORD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 23 minutes. Flights from AU$359
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre23 min
Flights from AU$359

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Midway Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between LAX and Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) is AU$331. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from LAX to Midway Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each airline has different terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Chicago Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LAX to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from LAX to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
The flight distance between Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) is 2 800 kilometres. Listen to your favourite tunes or read a good book and the trip will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to MDW?
If you want to fly straight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Midway Airport, Southwest Airlines (WN) is a great option. It operates 104 flights every month between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Are LAX to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Midway Airport arising a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Midway Intl.
Return price
AU$330
Distance
2795 km
Average flight time
6 hours 35 mins

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