Cheap flights Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Chicago to Los Angeles is a 2056-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | MDW → LAX | $424 | $108 | $532 |
| Cheapest combo | MDW → LAX | $424 | $108 | $532 |
Departure airports near Chicago
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW — Chicago | 10.2 mi / 15m | $68 | $424 | $491 |
| ORD — Chicago | 18.4 mi / 24m | $86 | $463 | $550 |
| SBN — South Bend | 80.8 mi / 1h 17m | $92 | $495 | $587 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MDW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $424 | $464 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $455 | $495 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $494 | $546 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2056 miles, 1d 10h, and an estimated $361 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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