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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:16 and lands at 04:30
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 04:13.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 14m, covering 4,507 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $352 to $634, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $488 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $353 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with $495 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Night flights for 21%, and Evening flights for 13%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $303 to $2,307. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $452 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $132.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 22m, compared to 7h 08m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 17m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are River North, Millennium Park, and Chicago Water Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.