Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, VNY - MDW Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1743 miles or 2805 kilometers or 1514 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Chicago takes around 4 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 4 hours 0 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 • VNY - MDW

Kilometers		2805 km
Statute Miles		1743 miles
Nautical Miles		1514 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 0 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - MDW

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 2 Hours.
Chicago time is 2 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-17, 18:25:29 PST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-17, 20:25:29 CST

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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

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