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£73 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
00:41 - 06:42LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
08:37 - 11:08ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
£91Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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00:41 - 06:42LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
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06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
£96
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sat, 7 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
00:41 - 06:42LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
21:02 - 06:54ORD-LAX
11h 52m1 stop
£116Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Frontier Logo
16:36 - 22:55LAX-ORD
4h 19mdirect
Frontier Logo
06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
£135Frontier
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
United Airlines Logo
12:40 - 18:55LAX-ORD
4h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:29ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
£158United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
United Airlines Logo
17:38 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 21mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:40 - 22:10ORD-LAX
4h 30mdirect
£166United Airlines
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:15 - 05:40LAX-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:59ORD-LAX
9h 59m1 stop
£178Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:59LAX-ORD
9h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:42 - 08:45ORD-LAX
14h 03m1 stop
£181Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Delta Logo
00:59 - 09:51LAX-ORD
6h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
05:35 - 10:55ORD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
£193Delta
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Delta Logo
00:45 - 08:35LAX-ORD
5h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
05:30 - 10:50ORD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
£198Delta
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Mon, 5 May - Sat, 17 May

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Basic Economy offers Group 9 boarding and no free checked bags, ideal for light travel.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.

Read more about American Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian offers daily flights with a boutique charm and good service quality.


Economy class offers tasty hot meals and a full bar, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

Read more about Royal Jordanianby Gabriel Leigh
United Airlines

United First offers ample legroom with larger recliners in a 2-2 or 1-2 layout.


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your cabin bag.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Lufthansa

Economy Light is ideal for overnight business trips without checked luggage, offering savings.


Premium Economy provides 50% more personal space and an additional checked bag for long-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, avoiding surprise payments unlike budget carriers.


Premium economy offers more space and peace, with wider seats and deeper recline for long flights.

Read more about British Airwaysby Duncan Madden
Airports
LAX

For a smooth departure, book parking at LAX in advance to secure a spot and get the best rates.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
ORD

The CTA Blue Line train connects ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Royal Jordanian

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, ORD and LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £278 and £256 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £211, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£73
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £97 for a one-way ticket and £121 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £202 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Los Angeles (LAX)

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