Traveling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
A direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 28 minutes. The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, making it 1 hour behind New York.
There are 35 flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport each week. Jump on the 05:10 flight if you want to leave as early as possible. If you're keen to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from LGA to MDW departs at 21:55.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LGA and MDW include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is C$77. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$154. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LGA to MDW.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Traveling from central New York to LaGuardia Airport takes about 58 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
From Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 46 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chicago in May.
Lock in your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LGA to MDW sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should feature on any good Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
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