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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago from $120

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHI
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 Monday or Thursday 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$250

One-way from

$120

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 31m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Sat 9/810:18LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 16/806:00ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/7$250
Thu 28/816:49LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/919:06ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$291
Fri 15/800:08LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/814:35ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7$300
Thu 23/1016:46LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Mon 27/1006:20ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Deal found 13/7$313
Sun 31/816:48LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/908:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/7$341
Fri 10/1005:45LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Mon 13/1017:25ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 14/7$355
Wed 29/1018:18LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1114:54ORD - LAX
2 stops22h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/7$357
Fri 8/800:47LAX - ORD
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Tue 12/807:05ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 13/7$392
Fri 1/823:55LAX - ORD
1 stop11h 26mSun Country Air
Thu 7/820:52ORD - LAX
1 stop13h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 13/7$424

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 9/8

10:18-16:28

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/8

06:00-13:21

1 stop9h 21m

$250

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

16:49-23:11

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

19:06-21:42

Nonstop4h 36m

$291

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 15/8

00:08-06:20

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

14:35-17:03

Nonstop4h 28m

$300

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 23/10

16:46-23:04

Nonstop4h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/10

06:20-08:46

Nonstop4h 26m

$313

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

16:48-05:00

1 stop10h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

08:00-14:57

1 stop8h 57m

$341

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

05:45-14:25

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

17:25-23:25

1 stop8h 00m

$355

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

18:18-05:01

1 stop8h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:54-11:38

2 stops22h 44m

$357

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

00:25-10:16

1 stop7h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/8

14:25-20:19

1 stop7h 54m

$392

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

23:55-13:21

1 stop11h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/8

20:52-07:56

1 stop13h 04m

$424

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

21:08-06:03

1 stop6h 55m

$120

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 11 July 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 15 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 82% 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 15 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (143 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (110 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 125 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($250), United Airlines ($300), and Frontier ($313) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Chicago. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $120. United Airlines flights start at $151 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $165 one-way.

  • 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(98%), Spirit Airlines(98%) or Air China(90%), 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 $137. On average you can expect to pay $427. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $384.

  • 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.

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