Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 1,741 miles, 3h 45m nonstop.
LAX to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,741 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 42all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadChicago vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Chicago
Round trips from $131
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Chicago
7 airlines fly nonstop with 42 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, DTW, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Las Vegas (LAS)NKF92 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)NKF92 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)NK1 airline
- Dallas (DFW)NK1 airline
- Houston (IAH)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports and Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (ORD)6 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (ORD)3 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Chicago (ORD)4 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (ORD)2 airlines fly nonstop · Long Beach Airport
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $131; September 2026 is the most expensive at $179 and up, a difference of $48 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Los Angeles to ChicagoLos Angeles to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,741 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ORD?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), with 42 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, ATL and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $131 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Chicago flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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