How long is the WN298 flight?

The timetable allows 4 hours. Los Angeles to Chicago is 2,811 km (1,747 mi).

Which terminal does WN298 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does WN298 have?

Also listed as SWA298 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 298.

WN298 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Los Angeles to Chicago (SWA298)

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WN 298 Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: September 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 298 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Los Angeles to Chicago

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Sep 27	LAX	MDW	05:24	10:47	Landed	Track >
Sep 20	LAX	MDW	05:26	10:49	Landed	Track >
Sep 13	LAX	MDW	05:26	10:48	Landed	Track >
Aug 30	LAX	MDW	05:14	10:44	Landed	Track >
Aug 23	LAX	MDW	05:18	10:54	Landed	Track >
Aug 16	LAX	MDW	05:30	11:03	Landed	Track >
Aug 09	LAX	MDW	05:30	11:04	Landed	Track >

Southwest Airlines' Los Angeles–Chicago flight covers 2,811 km (1,747 mi). The timetable allows 4 hours, but the flight usually takes about 3 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 27 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 298

Route: Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance: 2,811 km (1,747 mi)
Typical flight time: 3 h 30 min
On time: 7 of the last 7
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

WN 298 FAQ

How long is the WN298 flight?: The timetable allows 4 hours. Los Angeles to Chicago is 2,811 km (1,747 mi).
How often is WN298 late?: None of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which terminal does WN298 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN298 have?: Also listed as SWA298 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 298.

WN298 and Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW Flights

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