Distance From Chicago Midway International Airport to La Guardia Airport, MDW - LGA Distance

The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 724 miles or 1164 kilometers or 629 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and New York takes around 1 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 1 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MDW - LGA

Kilometers		1164 km
Statute Miles		724 miles
Nautical Miles		629 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 39 minutes

Chicago Midway International Airport to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - MDW to LGA Flight Path

Location of Chicago Midway International Airport & La Guardia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chicago, United States and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDW - LGA

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and New York (United States) is 1 Hours.
New York time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Location	Local Time
Chicago (United States)	2026-10-29, 11:56:00 CDT
New York (United States)	2026-10-29, 12:56:00 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States

Destination

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States