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Flight information for Los Angeles to Chicago
(LAX to CHI)

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Best Price Found

$71

Fastest flight time

2h 48m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $71. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $145.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 2h 48m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Los Angeles is January. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Los Angeles for Chicago?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

in the evening. Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 13% more expensive at noon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from Los Angeles?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Chicago

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Los Angeles - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

60 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is approximately 60 days to departure

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Chicago flight.

When traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, the most popular airport to fly into is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Los Angeles are departing from Los Angeles Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly out of when traveling to Chicago, you can try flying out of Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in Long Beach). You may be looking for an airport near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to land at when traveling from Los Angeles and luckily, there are options! You can try Chicago Midway Airport which is located in Chicago or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport which is located in Chicago. In May, $147 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Los Angeles to Chicago which you can find when you fly SNA — ORD.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$155
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$147
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Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$173
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$214
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$208
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Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$252
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Aug 23
LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles
6h 50m
1 stop
ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 30
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 44m
1 stop
LAX12:44 pmLos Angeles
American Airlines
Aug 23
LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles
4h 07m
ORD5:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 26
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 18m
LAX5:13 pmLos Angeles
Undisclosed Carrier
Jun 7
LAX3:59 pmLos Angeles
14h 16m
1 stop
ORD6:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 9
ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 22m
1 stop
LAX8:52 amLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Jun 13
LAX3:32 pmLos Angeles
15h 10m
1 stop
MDW6:42 amChicago Midway
Jun 16
MDW7:24 amChicago Midway
10h 10m
1 stop
LAX5:34 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Sep 9
LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles
4h 02m
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 10
ORD3:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 29m
LAX7:40 amLos Angeles
Delta
Aug 15
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
7h 12m
1 stop
MDW5:57 pmChicago Midway
Aug 17
MDW9:04 amChicago Midway
7h 00m
1 stop
LAX4:04 pmLos Angeles

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Jun 2
LAX11:15 amLos Angeles
4h 03m
ORD3:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Aug 22
LAX7:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 11m
ORD12:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Jul 2
LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles
4h 03m
ORD12:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Los Angeles

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Los Angeles to Chicago
Spirit Airlines
Jun 3
LAX7:15 pmLos Angeles
4h 05m
ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 7
ORD6:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
Undisclosed Carrier
May 31
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
16h 39m
1 stop
ORD5:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD1:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 49m
1 stop
LAX7:49 amLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
May 31
LAX4:45 amLos Angeles
19h 45m
2 stops
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 2
ORD6:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 28m
LAX10:52 pmLos Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Jun 2
LAX11:15 amLos Angeles
4h 03m
ORD3:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD6:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 28m
LAX10:52 pmLos Angeles
Spirit Airlines
May 31
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
16h 39m
1 stop
ORD9:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 7
ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
LAX5:07 amLos Angeles
Delta
May 31
LAX9:10 amLos Angeles
8h 42m
1 stop
MDW5:52 pmChicago Midway
Jun 6
MDW2:30 amChicago Midway
9h 05m
1 stop
LAX11:35 amLos Angeles

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
6.1
846 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $105Free CancellationRating
6.2
2,136 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,104 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $185Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,237 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,186 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
7.9
1,939 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Chicago

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $166. Generally, United Airlines has 36 flights on this route every week with an average price of $397. United Airlines is rated 7.2/10 by our users.

  • American Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Chicago

    Another popular option for Los Angeles to Chicago flights is American Airlines (7.2/10, 2,186 ratings). American Airlines flies from Los Angeles to Chicago around 49 times per week, with deals starting from $196 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $413.


American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 23
LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles
4h 07m
ORD5:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 26
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 18m
LAX5:13 pmLos Angeles
American Airlines
Aug 29
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
7h 45m
1 stop
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 2
ORD4:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 22m
1 stop
LAX10:42 amLos Angeles

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 9
LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles
4h 02m
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 10
ORD3:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 29m
LAX7:40 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Sep 7
LAX10:20 amLos Angeles
4h 01m
ORD2:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 9
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 32m
LAX6:47 pmLos Angeles

  • How far is Los Angeles to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 1744.8 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 00m by plane in normal conditions.


Alternative routes for Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
San Francisco to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time4h 03m
Cheapest price$165
Santa Ana to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 26m
Cheapest price$147
Oakland, California to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 39m
Cheapest price$143
Burbank to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 27m
Cheapest price$173
San Diego to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 26m
Cheapest price$169
San Jose to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 38m
Cheapest price$165
Ontario to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time3h 45m
Cheapest price$151
Sacramento to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time1h 33m
Cheapest price$173
Los Angeles to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price$185
Long Beach to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time5h 37m
Cheapest price$252
Santa Ana to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time1h 07m
Cheapest price$172
San Francisco to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time1h 27m
Cheapest price$201

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