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MDW to LGA: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
723 mi
1,164 km · 628 nm
2h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
723 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 2m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from LGA?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) is 723 miles (1,164 km, 628 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to LGA?
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