LAX - ORD

$139 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$277
Typical prices: $547-$290
United Airlines
Wed 27/5Wed 3/6
LAX - ORD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$139
Typical prices: $150-$319
United Airlines
Wed 20/5
LAX - ORD • Direct
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American's Basic Economy includes Group 9 boarding.
The CTA Blue Line links O'Hare to downtown Chicago.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Frontier, and others. Average duration is 4h 14m
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
United Airlines Logo
14:41 - 20:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 09mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:27
ORD
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LAX
4h 27mdirect
$277United Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
American Airlines Logo
17:50 - 23:58
LAX
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ORD
4h 08mdirect
American Airlines Logo
22:27 - 00:52
ORD
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LAX
4h 25mdirect
$279American Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
United Airlines Logo
18:58 - 01:15
LAX
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ORD
4h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 00:09
ORD
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LAX
4h 39mdirect
$284United Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
United Airlines Logo
18:58 - 01:15
LAX
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ORD
4h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:27
ORD
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LAX
4h 27mdirect
$288United Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Delta Logo
17:15 - 23:18
LAX
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ORD
4h 03mdirect
Delta Logo
07:35 - 10:01
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
$302Delta
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
14:41 - 20:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 09mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:23 - 23:00
ORD
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LAX
4h 37mdirect
$306United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Delta Logo
11:30 - 19:20
LAX
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ORD
5h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
07:35 - 10:01
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
$316Delta
Sun, 24 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 13:14
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:18 - 22:55
ORD
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LAX
4h 37mdirect
$317United Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Delta Logo
17:15 - 23:18
LAX
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ORD
4h 03mdirect
Delta Logo
07:35 - 10:01
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
$319Delta
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
United Airlines Logo
19:11 - 01:18
LAX
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ORD
4h 07mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:33
ORD
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LAX
4h 33mdirect
$324United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

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.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better 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 September, where tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $550 and $528 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $240 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

When to book flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 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.

Flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 
FrancisFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
Sept 2024
Check the weather, or bring a. Raincoat! Being from sunny California, I forget it isn’t always sunshine in other states!
ShirleyFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
May 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.

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 $139 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a return.

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

    Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles and the only airport in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $235 or less one-way and $403 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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