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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago from $140

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHI
20 2월 — 27 2월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago are usually found in September or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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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 21 1월 2026.

토 7/320:57
LAX
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ORD
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
토 14/319:39
ORD
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LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 21/1$257
일 26/400:51
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
Spirit Airlines
목 30/406:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/1$266
화 17/300:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
United Airlines
수 25/316:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1$352
화 31/323:30
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
화 7/413:19
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Deal found 20/1$382
수 11/306:45
LAX
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ORD
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
수 11/316:15
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 20/1$385
화 24/207:40
LAX
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ORD
1 stop13h 19m
JetBlue
수 25/212:59
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 19/1$388
금 13/321:40
LAX
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ORD
1 stop9h 30m
Delta
수 18/319:10
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/1$411
화 17/300:25
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
United Airlines
일 22/321:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1$422

Find 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 21 1월 2026.

Round-trip from

$257

One-way from

$140

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$548

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Frontier
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  • 7/3-14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 13m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 23m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 1월 2026.
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Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

수 1/4

21:40-09:10

1 stop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

화 7/4

08:55-13:25

1 stop6h 30m

$382

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

화 14/4

12:46-23:59

1 stop9h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

수 22/4

14:19-20:22

1 stop8h 03m

$382

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

화 31/3

06:00-16:43

1 stop8h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

수 1/4

12:15-16:57

1 stop6h 42m

$382

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

화 24/2

07:40-22:59

1 stop13h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

수 25/2

12:59-21:02

1 stop10h 03m

$388

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

수 8/4

13:25-21:34

1 stop6h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 10/4

17:40-23:52

1 stop8h 12m

$411

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

목 5/3

10:55-17:05

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

화 10/3

19:40-22:24

Nonstop4h 44m

$435

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

금 17/4

09:44-18:27

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 20/4

19:05-12:37

1 stop19h 32m

$438

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

토 14/3

08:52-23:56

2 stops13h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

화 17/3

15:54-23:03

1 stop9h 09m

$438

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

수 10/6

18:05-19:19

1 stop23h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 15/6

18:31-17:03

1 stop24h 32m

$453

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

수 15/4

07:00-23:59

2 stops14h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

수 22/4

20:48-09:10

1 stop14h 22m

$453

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

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 16 January 2026.

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 month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (average of $114). Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $218). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 21 1월 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 75% 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 21 1월 2026.

The most flights from LAX to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 82 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Chicago will take you 9h 13m. 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.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago consider choosing Austrian Airlines(88%), Gulf Air(85%) or Virgin Australia(78%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Chicago is $193. On average you can expect to pay $296. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $275.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (average of $114). Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $218). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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