New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 42 flights a week in July 2026. The 725-mile flight takes about 2h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 725 mi · 1,167 km
- Flight time
- 2h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying LGA to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 42 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 295,479 | 2h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LGA to MDW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 9:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2411Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:15am | 24 | 96% |
| WN 2412Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 8:45am | 28 | 71% |
| WN 1850Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 11:50am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2413Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 12:00pm | 16 | 38% |
| WN 487Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 12:15pm | 8 | 82% |
| WN 2414Southwest Airlines | 1:10pm | 2:30pm | 28 | 54% |
| WN 4741Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:10pm | 16 | 53% |
| WN 3058Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:20pm | 28 | 52% |
| WN 4889Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:15pm | 12 | n/a |
| WN 2714Southwest Airlines | 9:35pm | 10:50pm | 24 | 32% |
Is LGA to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 2,391 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 9pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,391 | 70% | 21 min | 5.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 293 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 183 | 73% | |
| 9am to 10am | 188 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 130 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 214 | 72% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 138 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 201 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 174 | 63% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 153 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 227 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 101 | 54% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 293 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 201 | 29,785 | |
| September 2025 | 195 | 25,592 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 26,885 | |
| November 2025 | 177 | 22,839 | |
| December 2025 | 192 | 26,772 | |
| January 2026 | 189 | 17,563 | |
| February 2026 | 169 | 15,374 | |
| March 2026 | 171 | 21,350 | |
| April 2026 | 193 | 23,584 | |
| May 2026 | 193 | 27,062 | |
| June 2026 | 196 | 29,664 | |
| July 2026 | 186 | 29,009 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.