What is the cheapest airline that flies from Lake Charles to Chicago?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Lake Charles to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Lake Charles according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:22 am - 4:00 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:53 pm - 10:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

5h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$339American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 pm - 12:14 amLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:50 pm - 10:44 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

6h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$369American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:15 pm - 11:30 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:50 pm - 10:46 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

6h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$369American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

12:15 pm - 8:15 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:30 am - 10:43 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$449United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

12:15 pm - 6:30 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:10 pm - 9:06 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

6h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$449United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

4:07 pm - 9:42 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:30 am - 10:43 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$449United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

12:15 pm - 8:15 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:10 pm - 9:06 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

6h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$449United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

4:13 pm - 11:24 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:40 am - 3:26 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

7h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$453United Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3

6:00 pm - 11:26 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 26m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:40 am - 9:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

13h 00m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Houston George Bush Intcntl

$501United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

4:07 pm - 11:26 pmLCH Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:40 am - 9:06 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles

12h 26m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Houston George Bush Intcntl

$557United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

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United Airlines flights from Lake Charles to Chicago

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United Airlines

Oct 1

LCH12:15 pmLake Charles

8h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 5

ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 13m

1 stop

LCH10:43 amLake Charles

$449

United Airlines

Dec 18

LCH4:13 pmLake Charles

7h 11m

1 stop

ORD11:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 3

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 46m

1 stop

LCH3:26 pmLake Charles

$453

United Airlines

Nov 4

LCH6:00 pmLake Charles

5h 26m

1 stop

ORD11:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 7

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

13h 00m

2 stops

LCH9:40 pmLake Charles

$501

American Airlines flights from Lake Charles to Chicago

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American Airlines

Nov 4

LCH10:22 amLake Charles

5h 38m

1 stop

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 7

ORD4:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 57m

1 stop

LCH10:50 pmLake Charles

$339

American Airlines

Sep 29

LCH6:15 pmLake Charles

5h 59m

1 stop

ORD12:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 3

ORD3:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 54m

1 stop

LCH10:44 pmLake Charles

$369

American Airlines

Sep 25

LCH6:15 pmLake Charles

5h 59m

1 stop

ORD12:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 28

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 19m

1 stop

LCH10:19 amLake Charles

$399

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LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 11/4

10:22 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

4:53 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$339

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LCHORD

Lake Charles

Tue 9/29

6:15 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

3:50 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$369

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Fri 10/2

6:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

3:50 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$369

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Thu 10/1

12:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

5:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 13m

$449

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Tue 9/29

12:15 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

2:10 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$449

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LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Fri 10/2

4:07 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

5:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 13m

$449

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Thu 10/1

12:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

2:10 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$449

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Fri 12/18

4:13 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

7:40 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$453

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 11/4

6:00 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

8:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$501

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Fri 10/2

4:07 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

8:40 am-9:06 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$557

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Lake Charles, with most prices found around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Lake Charles to Chicago during January average around $0.

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Best Price Found	$284
Fastest flight time	5h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Lake Charles in the past 72 hours is $284. The best round-trip flight deal from Lake Charles to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $339.

The fastest flight from Lake Charles to Chicago takes 5h 15m

There are no direct flights from Lake Charles to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Lake Charles to Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Lake Charles to Chicago

How far is Lake Charles to Chicago by plane?
The distance between Lake Charles and Chicago is about 862.8 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Lake Charles to Chicago

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,217 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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