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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$169	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $169
Cheapest one-way flight	$64	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $64
Cheapest nonstop flights	$194	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $194
Last-minute weekend getaway	$251	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights	$389	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $389

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–170
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–330

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $259

Typical price: $220–465

66 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every day

455 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $290

Typical price: $230–490

24 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - MDW Every day

2464 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $259

Typical price: $220–490

56 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every day

352 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day
Delta

from $279

Typical price: $255–640

489 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $169

Typical price: $155–310

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every day

39 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $204

Typical price: $145–335

3 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every Wed, Fri, Sun

16 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $125 to $170.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $290, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $169, flying from May 24 to May 30.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $204, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago starts at $169 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, May 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Sun, May 24.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 66 nonstop flights and 455 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,464 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago are:

American offers 56 nonstop flights and 352 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 489 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 3 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $290, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $169, flying from May 24 to May 30.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $204, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.

Southwest, United, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.

There are 66 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Spirit direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Chicago at price $251 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

Southwest, United, American, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.

There are 66 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Spirit direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $194 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 22 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $389 from Mon, Jun 1 to Wed, Jun 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $169 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, May 30.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Chicago starts at $251 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Chicago at price $251 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.