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WN 2042 Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2042 from Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 30th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN2042's most recent flight history:

WN 2042 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 30 18:22 23:50
Landed
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Oct 27 18:57 00:22
Landed Late
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Oct 24 18:18 23:53
Landed
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Oct 23 18:26 23:59
Landed
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Oct 20 19:04 00:40
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 2042 Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2042 connects Los Angeles, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN2042 flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 3 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance is 2811 km / 1747 miles and the average flight speed is 823 km/h / 512 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2042 Los Angeles to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2042 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN2042 arriving at?

Flight WN2042 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WN2042 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 23:50.

How else can the flight WN2042 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2042, WN 2042, SWA 2042.

How often is flight WN2042 delayed?

On average, 60% of all WN2042 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2042 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2042 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our WN2042 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN2042 and Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: AA6342, AA2529, AA4889, NK1514

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1182, WN3620, WN3207, WN2561

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW.

WN2042 Southwest Airlines Flight: Los Angeles to Chicago Route Map

WN2042 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Los Angeles to Chicago
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