Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for LAX→MDW. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 43,800 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Chicago Midway International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
- Most dates with space
- 12 of 15 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago Midway (MDW)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $30.22 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 5 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $48.93 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 120,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 2 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 43,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $53.29 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 9 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 43,800 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 9 dates.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 43,600 · Qantas (1 date) | 43,800 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (1 date) | 47,900 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — | 60,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (2 dates) | 55,100 · MileagePlus (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 15,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 43,600 points + $5.60; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 43,800 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 21:05 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:41 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 02:48 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 14:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, business class 3 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 9 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 2 dates, first class 9 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 15,000 miles with MileagePlus (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.