Distance From Lake Hood Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Lake Hood Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2853 miles or 4592 kilometers or 2478 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 Anchorage ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Anchorage and Chicago takes around 6 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Hood Airport, Anchorage, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 6 hours 33 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

Kilometers		4592 km
Statute Miles		2853 miles
Nautical Miles		2478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 33 minutes

Lake Hood Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

Location of Lake Hood Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Anchorage to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Anchorage (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 3 Hours.
Chicago time is 3 Hours ahead of Anchorage.

Location	Local Time
Anchorage (United States)	2026-03-20, 20:44:39 AKDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:44:39 CDT

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

Lake Hood Airport ( / PALH) Anchorage, United States

Destination

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