Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago from $130

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHI
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago are usually found in February or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$219

One-way from

$130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/10-4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 37m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 29/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 09m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Wed 1/1007:20LAX - ORD
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Sat 4/1007:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 27/8$219
Wed 1/1012:05LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1007:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$224
Sun 21/905:50LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/919:09ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/8$230
Fri 12/912:05LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/1012:54ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/8$254
Tue 16/900:45LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/907:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$288
Wed 22/1023:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1014:35ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8$302
Tue 2/1214:18LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1214:35ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$305
Tue 4/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1113:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$314
Wed 24/917:00LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1016:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$319

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

12:05-18:14

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/10

19:09-21:40

Nonstop4h 31m

$230

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

05:50-11:59

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

19:09-21:40

Nonstop4h 31m

$230

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

07:20-21:28

1 stop12h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

08:25-20:13

1 stop13h 48m

$238

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

12:05-18:14

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/10

12:54-15:24

Nonstop4h 30m

$254

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

14:35-17:01

Nonstop4h 26m

$302

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

11:06-13:37

Nonstop4h 31m

$302

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

14:35-17:01

Nonstop4h 26m

$302

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

12:34-18:52

Nonstop4h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

15:40-18:15

Nonstop4h 35m

$302

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

14:10-20:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

15:40-18:08

Nonstop4h 28m

$302

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

14:18-20:25

Nonstop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

14:35-17:14

Nonstop4h 39m

$305

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 83% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

The most flights from LAX to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (126 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Los Angeles to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago. 0 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 98 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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    Departing from Los Angeles to Chicago will take you 4h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2800 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Chicago is $113. On average you can expect to pay $222. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $302.

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