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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-CHI)

 
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.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

sab, 4 ott - mar, 7 ott
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12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
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07:15 - 19:53ORD-LAX
14h 38m2 stops
gio, 25 set - sab, 27 set
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12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
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07:00 - 09:29ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
sab, 18 ott - mar, 28 ott
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:18LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
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15:40 - 18:15ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
$249United Airlines
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sab, 4 ott - mar, 7 ott
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:15LAX-ORD
4h 15mdirect
American Airlines Logo
19:01 - 21:39ORD-LAX
4h 38mdirect
$250American Airlines
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gio, 25 set - sab, 27 set
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:15 - 21:32LAX-ORD
13h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$252Spirit Airlines
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gio, 23 ott - lun, 27 ott
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17:41 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
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05:25 - 12:23ORD-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
$262Frontier
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gio, 23 ott - lun, 27 ott
Frontier Logo
14:15 - 00:26LAX-ORD
8h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:25 - 12:23ORD-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
$267Frontier
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mer, 8 ott - dom, 12 ott
United Airlines Logo
12:34 - 18:52LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:37ORD-LAX
4h 27mdirect
$273United Airlines
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gio, 25 set - sab, 27 set
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$279Spirit Airlines
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gio, 23 ott - lun, 27 ott
American Airlines Logo
18:26 - 00:29LAX-ORD
4h 03mdirect
American Airlines Logo
20:30 - 22:59ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
$353American Airlines
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Everything you should know

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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $249 (return)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
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LAX-ORD
Cheapest • 41% average savings
LAX-ORD
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$226
Overall average: $418
Multi-carrier
sab 4/10mar 7/10
LAX - ORD • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$241
Typical prices: $321-630
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gio 25/9sab 27/9
LAX - ORD • Direct
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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.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago costs $174 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 41% cheaper than other Los Angeles-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Los Angeles to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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, 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 is February, where tickets cost $371 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $499 and $487 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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 $195, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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, 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

  • What is the fastest way to get from downtown Los Angeles to the Los Angeles Airport?

    A great option to get to Los Angeles Airport from all over the Los Angeles area is the FlyAway shuttle. This shuttle runs to and from a variety of points in the Los Angeles area to all terminals at the airport. The cost for this trip runs anywhere from $8 to $10, depending on the distance traveled.

  • If I am taking my pet to Chicago, is there a pet relief area at the airport?

    Los Angeles Airport offers eleven pet relief stations, three of which are located outside the terminal for use before heading through security.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Chicago from Chicago Midway Airport?

    Probably the most cost-effective and usually quickest way is on the classic Chicago "L" train. Just grab the Orange Line train and make the trip to downtown Chicago in roughly 20-25 minutes.

  • If I do not want to make the drive into downtown Chicago, is there a good hotel near Chicago O'Hare International?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is located right at the airport and is the only hotel located on the airport grounds. This hotel includes a walkway to the terminals that is completely enclosed, an expansive fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, full-service locker room, two restaurants, a sports bar, and room service.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was $81 for a one-way ticket and $150 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Los Angeles and Chicago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Air Canada 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, Spirit Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are Spirit Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 6.3, Spirit Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $301 and an overall rating of 5.8.

  • 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 travelers 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $49 or less one-way and $178 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers with time on their hands before flights from Los Angeles to Chicago can build their own burger at Built Custom Burgers, located in Terminal 2 of Los Angeles Airport. Just head up to the counter, place your order, and watch them build your burger before your eyes as you call the shots on all the toppings you want.
  • Travelers on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago with some time to kill before their trip can find a relaxing place to pass the time at the American Airlines Admiral's Club. The three locations at Los Angeles Airport are in Terminal 4, Terminal 5, and the American Eagle Commuter Terminal. Admiral's Club members and most first and business class passengers can enjoy the lounge at no cost, and, even if you are not in that group, you can purchase a day pass to the club for $59.
  • If the kids are along for the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, why not take them to the LAX Beach, located in the International Terminal? This is an interactive play area for kids that will not only keep them entertained before your flight, but will educate and enlighten them as well..
  • If you are in the mood for an upscale ride from Chicago O'Hare International after your flight, Echo Limousine offers an eight-passenger stretch limousine to downtown Chicago for around $120.
  • A popular means of travel after flights from Los Angeles to Chicago is to head curbside and grab an Uber. Riders requesting a ride from Chicago Midway Airport should set their pickup location as the arrivals level adjacent to the baggage claim area. The cost for the trip to downtown Chicago is between $20 and $30.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8023 reviews
5.0Entertainment
6.6Boarding
5.9Comfort
7.0Crew
5.1Food
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No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

10.0 ExcellentHeather, Sept 2025LAX - DTW
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No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

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