Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
St Louis and Chicago are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 27 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, select the 05:25 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STL to MDW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 84.86% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating STL to MDW flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STL and MDW:
Kansas City International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is £28. A return fare is currently £57. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from STL to MDW, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from STL to MDW.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 16 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to STL? If you've booked an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Explore without limits with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chicago in May.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STL to MDW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 280 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 160 miles south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
