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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

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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Frontier Logo
16:46 - 23:05LAX-ORD
4h 19mdirect
Frontier Logo
06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
$201Frontier
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
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00:44 - 06:51LAX-ORD
4h 07mdirect
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06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
Fri, 13 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
United Airlines Logo
17:38 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 21mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:15 - 20:47ORD-LAX
4h 32mdirect
$345United Airlines
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Wed, 30 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
14:01 - 20:25LAX-ORD
4h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:40 - 22:10ORD-LAX
4h 30mdirect
$351United Airlines
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Wed, 9 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 05:40LAX-ORD
7h 45m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 12:57ORD-LAX
7h 57m1 stop
$364Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 28 May
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:25 - 05:40LAX-ORD
8h 15m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 13:01ORD-LAX
8h 01m1 stop
$370Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
14:03 - 23:59LAX-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
14:07 - 20:06ORD-LAX
7h 59m1 stop
$375Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:57 - 23:56LAX-ORD
7h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:58ORD-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
$381Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 5 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
00:45 - 09:08LAX-ORD
6h 23m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:58 - 19:27ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
$390Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 13 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
23:35 - 09:26LAX-ORD
7h 51m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:31 - 06:54ORD-LAX
22h 23m2 stops
$395Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 13 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
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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 is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago cost $314 and was between Los Angeles (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $314.

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Wednesday 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 $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $521 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 $893, 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$119
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive 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 $76 for a one-way ticket and $129 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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta 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 $257 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 $267 and an overall rating of 5.9.

  • 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 $247 or less one-way and $322 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?

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, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +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, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +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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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 7956 reviews
5.0Entertainment
5.9Comfort
7.1Crew
6.6Boarding
5.1Food
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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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - ORD
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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..

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

Terrible. 1st and last flight on Spirit. Check in process was a nightmare. Despite arriving 1.6 hours before flight we had to be pulled from the ridiculously long line to “self check” our bags which took 10 min and required assistance. Seats are very uncomfortable , don’t move, no pockets, no entertainment, no wifi Basically like taking a time capsule back to the 70s. No thank you.

Arrived at 3:45am & found a long line where Spirit employees were standing at the counter but no one was working. Worried if I’d make the flight. Line started moving about 4:15 and got to check my bag at 4:30, realize my flight was at 5:25. Lines thru security were long, got to flight and walked right on. Spirit was cheapest when selected but not after $70/bag and $30/seat - extra $200.

Over 2 hour delay due to “weather” but all other flights were taking off with no issues. We felt lied to the entire time as well.

LA to Seattle was a smooth process. Seattle to LA was delayed more Than 6hrs

Purchasing tickets on their website is upsetting, they take the consumer for a ride...I wanted 2 tickets for me and my friend but we only had one carry on between the two of us. It was impossible to only pay for one - I had to pay for 2 carry ons and blew $50! Shame on their sleazy business practices! The seats in the airplane are shockingly uncomfortable! In the future I will only fly Spirit if I have no other reasonably priced choice. The flight and the crew were good. But still: Go Southwest Airlines!!!

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.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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